Production Supervisor 1st shift

Carbery Group

$85K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Production Management or related field.
  • 3 years production experience desired, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • Practical experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and write routine documentation effectively.
  • General computer skills in applications like Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support the manufacturing team through coaching and direction.
  • Analyze production work orders to plan material flow and assign labor.
  • Foster problem-solving and continuous improvement using LEAN principles.
  • Ensure effective communication across production and support teams to meet customer deadlines.
  • Conduct interviews, training, and performance appraisals for employees.
  • Collaborate with ERP systems to manage orders and resolve inventory issues.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives.
  • Commitment to support employees in achieving their best work.
Full Job Description
Your Role in Synergy's Success

Position Summary: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor manages a team and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the company policies; responsibilities include directing workflow to meet customer orders.

How You Will Contribute

Hours: 10:00P-6:30A, Sunday through Friday

Roles and Responsibilities:

 Perform first level leadership providing support, coaching and direction to the manufacturing team.

  • Plan the flow of materials through the department and analyzes production work orders to assign labor and create equipment operating schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
  • Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment of problem solving and continuous improvement utilizing LEAN Manufacturing principles. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency in the production department.
  • Facilitate effective sharing of information across production teams, planning, maintenance, and warehouse and customer service to ensure customer deadlines are met.
  • Interview, hire, and train employees through appraising performance.
  • Working with ERP system to ensure scheduled orders are completed and inventory issues are resolved, including cycle counts.
  • Ensure policies and procedures are being followed in a consistent manner.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems and coaches employees in solving work problems to exceed metrics in safety, quality, and customer service and cost management.
  • Maintains time and production records.
  • Reward and discipline employees and address safety issues, quality issues or complaints.
  • Report production, safety or quality incidents and downtime daily.
  • Write procedures and SOP's and is instrumental in the implementation and training of the procedures, both new and existing.
  • Responsible for quality and quantity of production output, and employee training and skills assessment/development.
  • Interface in collaboration with maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting, H.R and R&D departments.
  • Work with Plant Manager and other departments on improvement or capital projects.
  • Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

  • High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or related field preferred, and 3 years production experience in a production environment desirable (food manufacturing experience strongly preferred); or related equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Practical experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • General computer Skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.). Ability to learn and use new applications as necessary.

Salary Range: $85,000 – 115,000The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.For more information on our benefits click here.Department: OperationsLocation: Hamilton, OhioWork Arrangement: OnsiteReporting To: Plant Manager

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

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