Plant Supervisor - Production & Manufacturing

Summary: The Plant Supervisor supports the Operations Manager by overseeing daily production, ensuring safety and quality standards, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to maintain efficient plant operations. This role supervises frontline staff, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement.

• $60,000 - $75,000 + incentives
• Paid weekly every Thursday
• M-F 7/8am - 3:30 -4:30pm Occasional Saturdays (40 - 45 hours/week)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance packages
• 8 paid holidays & generous time off accruals (no waiting period)
• 401k w/ employer match (no waiting period)
• Company paid STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Company sponsored events and supportive family-owned culture
• Much more!

Essential duties of Position:

• Ensure work instructions and procedures are followed, recommending improvements to minimize risks and engaging team members to understand their goals and functions
• Assign scheduled production tasks to appropriate team members
• Monitor daily task progress and reallocate team members between departments to ensure timely completion of workloads
• Collaborate with Operations Manager, Plant Supervisor, Maintenance, and Transportation to address immediate plant needs such as repairs, supplies, trailers, and equipment
• Promote and enforce safety compliance with OSHA standards, maintaining clean work areas, safe operations, and proper use of PPE
• Support the requirements of the company Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Participate in and follow up on team member training, progress, and development through cross-training and job rotations
• Manage all aspects of team leadership, including participation in hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, corrective action, and terminations in collaboration with HR and in alignment with company policies and procedures
• Serve as the point of contact for emergency situations; lead incident investigations and ensure proper documentation and corrective actions are implemented
• Address interpersonal or performance issues within the team promptly and constructively to maintain a productive and respectful work environment
• Lead projects to improve organization, efficiency, and reduce workflow errors and waste
• Accept new challenges, responsibilities, and roles as needed
• Align with and support the company’s goals and values
• Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High School/GED required; two-year degree (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or plant operations role (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in a plant management or supervisory role (required)
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Strong understanding of plant operations and safety protocols
• Ability to lead and motivate production teams
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and coordination across departments
• Basic proficiency in production tracking systems and reporting
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement