Production Supervisor at Research Group

Cleveland, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Protocols, MIS Scheduling, Kanban Systems, 5S Methodology, ISO 9001, Continuous Improvement, Resource Management, Production Scheduling, Staffing Management, Gemba Walks, Performance Monitoring, Training, Hazard Identification

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Job Description Responsibilities Review and validate MIS production schedules daily. Identify resource conflicts and propose countermeasures before they impact production. Own and manage visual Kanban systems for oils, PPE, packaging, and other consumables. Conduct daily Gemba walks and manage reorder processes to prevent stockouts. Maintain a rolling 7-day staffing matrix aligned with production schedules. Confirm readiness of people, materials, tooling, and maintenance 20 minutes before each shift. Coordinate shift transitions and fill staffing gaps quickly. Conduct daily safety walks and enforce LOTO/PPE/machine guarding protocols. Identify and escalate safety hazards while promoting a zero-incident culture. Monitor throughput, scrap, and downtime using Standard Work and Vorne dashboards. Lead hourly floor checks and huddles to keep performance on target. Escalate downtime events exceeding 30 minutes and initiate rapid repairs. Ensure completion of all spec checks, audits, and hold-point verifications before material moves downstream. Mentor operators and working leads while managing the skills matrix and training objectives. Quantify and report efficiency gains from continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Requirements College education is helpful but not required; A Bachelor’s degree is a plus. 7+ years in a manufacturing operations role. 3+ years in a supervisory role or leadership role. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety protocols. Strong understanding of MIS scheduling, Kanban systems, and 5S methodology. Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment…Steel, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, etc. Working knowledge of ISO 9001. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for reviewing and validating production schedules, managing resource conflicts, and ensuring the readiness of materials and personnel before shifts. They will also conduct safety walks, monitor production metrics, and mentor team members to promote a culture of continuous improvement.