Production Shop Supervisor at American Wheatley

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Leadership, Production Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Team Development, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S Practices, Root-Cause Problem Solving, Delegation, Performance Feedback, Inventory Accuracy, KPI Tracking, Blueprint Interpretation, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Production Shop Supervisor Location: Broken Arrow, OK Schedule: Approximately 5:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Overtime Required) Reports To: Operations Manager Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt The Production Shop Supervisor plays a critical role in managing daily shop-floor operations. This role ensures that production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with a high degree of quality. The ideal candidate leads from the floor, builds accountability within the team, and drives continuous improvement. Overtime is expected based on production demands. This position is also responsible for proper delegation throughout the day and a structured handoff to second shift to ensure operational continuity. What You’ll Do Safety Leadership · Champion a safety-first culture and complete 30+ safety observations per month · Lead daily pre-shift meetings to communicate safety topics, goals, and expectations · Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies Production & Operations Management · Oversee daily shop-floor operations, ensuring schedule adherence, production accuracy, and on-time completion · Assign work, adjust priorities, and track key production KPIs (output, scrap, rework, labor utilization) · Ensure equipment reliability, support inventory accuracy, and validate scrap · Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to reduce downtime and improve performance Team Leadership & Development · Supervise welders, fabricators, painters, and general labor personnel · Train and cross-train employees to build team flexibility and redundancy · Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed · Support hiring, onboarding, and accountability within a performance-driven culture Continuous Improvement · Implement Lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices · Support operational and process improvement initiatives (OMA) · Lead root-cause problem solving and actively resolve shop-floor issues Requirements What You Bring Qualifications · 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly · 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience · Strong knowledge of production, safety, and quality processes · Ability to manage shop-floor teams and interpret blueprints/work orders Key Skills & Characteristics · Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills · Sound decision-making and problem-solving under pressure · Detail-oriented, organized, and safety-focused · Hands-on leader willing to work from the production floor Preferred Qualifications · Experience with ASME pressure vessel or HVAC equipment manufacturing · Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and 5S principles · Forklift certification or experience overseeing powered industrial trucks · ERP system and Microsoft Excel experience

Responsibilities

The Production Shop Supervisor manages daily shop-floor operations, ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality, while also leading the team and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves supervising personnel, assigning work, tracking key performance indicators, and ensuring operational continuity through structured handoffs.