PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 1st Shift $65,000+/DOE at Tech Ord

Clear Lake, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Supervision, Performance Management, Safety Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, ISO Requirements, Hazardous Waste Management, Microsoft Office, Emergency Response, Resource Scheduling, Documentation Control

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description Reports to: Production Manager Work Location: Clear Lake, SD Functional Area: Production, Pyro Lab and EM Required Travel: None Exempt Status: Exempt Salary Range: $65,000+/DOE Schedule: 4/10, 1st Shift **Tech Ord also offers a commuter cost sharing program and a full-time 2026 New Hire Incentive - $1,000!! Job Summary: The Production Supervisor will supervise employees in functional areas of Production and is responsible for assisting in ongoing job/program management to ensure company goals and requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Supervises a team of production personnel including the pyro lab and energetic materials departments and functional areas during day, night or weekend shifts. 2. Responsible for oversight of attendance, performance management, discipline, ensuring employees receive training, and employee compliance with safety and other policies. 3. Evaluates effective methods of production and implements direction given by Management. 4. Assumes leadership role for all programs/jobs under your direction to ensure safety, efficiency and product integrity. 5. Understands and enforces company policies and procedures governing safety standards and work rules for all employees and leads by example. 6. Evaluates processes, issues, problems and makes recommendations on areas of improvement and implementation of corrective actions. 7. If assigned to day shift, maintains communication with scheduling team to align schedule with production resources, and other groups regarding program operations. 8. Provides input to Engineering staff to write or update procedures. 9. Ensures accountability for accurate documentation to meet customer and regulatory requirements. 10. Ensures neat and orderly work areas are maintained per company Housekeeping policy. 11. If assigned to an off-shift, responsible for security of facility during operations consistent with company policy and federal regulations. 12. Responsible for some hazardous waste management functions. Performs physical waste activities such as labeling and ensuring waste is handled properly under their area of responsibility. 13. Effectively able to handle emergency situations and is a participant on company Emergency Response Team as required. 14. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States (ITAR restrictions). 2. Must be at least 18 years of age to work at this facility. 3. Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for all employees of Tech Ord. 4. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university in a field that relates to the position is preferred. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 5. Demonstrated front-line supervisory skills are required. 6. For off-shifts, must have proven ability to effectively be responsible for safe and efficient productions on off-shifts with reduced accessibility to resources and support staff. 7. Experience and/or knowledge of manufacturing processes is preferred. 8. Employee must have the ability to read and understand manufacturing procedures and have general mathematics aptitude. 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and become proficient in our internal computer systems and applications. 10. Must have ability to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 11. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes to include understanding of ISO requirements and the ability to implement procedures. 12. An understanding or working experience in principles of Lean Manufacturing is preferred. 13. Ability to communicate and document effectively in English. 14. Function Specific RCRA training upon hire. 15. Ability to work effectively with other employees as part of a team and direct/lead employees. 16. Ability to set and establish priorities and multi-task in support of end-result/goal. 17. Excellent organizational skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The description of the physical demands and the work environment characteristics here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform and those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: 1. Ability to talk and hear to communicate with others. 2. Seated work for up to 60% of the workday. 3. Frequent computer use is required. 4. Frequently required to stand and/or walk both indoors and outdoors. 5. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel as well as reach with hands and arms. . 6. Lifting of 10 pounds is required. Must be able to move materials by lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds and may seek assistance. 7. Bending, squatting and kneeling is required to move materials, and to perform other duties such as filing. 8. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus when viewing a computer monitor. 9. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. 10. Ear protection is required as identified throughout the facility. Where required employees must wear a minimum of 50 percent cotton clothing including undergarments to mitigate electrostatic discharge (ESD). Employees must also wear company issued safety footwear. Tech Ord is EEO/AA including veteran and disabilities.

Responsibilities

Supervise production personnel across the pyro lab and energetic materials departments to ensure company goals are met efficiently. Oversee safety compliance, performance management, and process improvements while maintaining accurate regulatory documentation.