Production Supervisor

Karcher

$75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum 3 years in a related field.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills to promote teamwork.
  • Proven experience in management and employee motivation.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Review production orders and schedules to plan department operations.
  • Establish priorities and sequences for product completion.
  • Prepare operational schedules and coordinate assembly activities.
  • Resolve operational and maintenance problems to minimize costs.
  • Inspect machines for performance and optimum utilization.
  • Develop and enforce standard operational practices to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct on-the-job training, including safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees and generous PTO for non-exempt.
  • 401K matching, along with HAS and FSA plans.
  • Paid sick time plus short and long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
The salary range for this position is $75,000.00- $90,000.00 DOE including bonus opportunity under the Karcher Incentive Program.

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday October 5th, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:

  • Review production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
  • Plan department operations, establishing priorities and sequences for completing products.
  • Prepare operational schedules and coordinate assembly activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
  • Review operating reports and resolve operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
  • Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
  • Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Work with Human Resources in resolving grievances.
  • Compile, store, and retrieve necessary data.
  • Track employee attendance and review weekly schedules.
  • Track daily part shortages.
  • Attend all required plant meetings.
  • Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
  • Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
  • Establish accountability and goals used for performance evaluations for each employee.
  • Responsible for the on-the-job training, including safety and KPS, of all employees in the department.
  • Assist Production Manager with continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Interface with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.
  • Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
  • Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or team
  • May be required to lock down plant when instructed.


It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years of related experience is required.
  • Must be able to generate creative solutions to problems and be detail-oriented.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Must be experienced in managing and motivating people.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality required.


Our Kärcher WOW-package:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
  • Paid Holidays (11 per year)
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
  • HAS, FSA and 401K matching plans
  • Paid sick time, as well as short and long-term disability insurance


This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed, or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Simply upload your resumeonline and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Nicholas Goldman | Talent Acquisition Specialist

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