Production Supervisor

Mission Of The Role

This role will be housed out of our Bloomington, MN campus. The primary hours will be 6:30am - 3:00pm.

The Production Supervisor provides leadership and strategic oversight for multiple production areas. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Supervisor partners with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, manage resources, and achieve organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple production teams to meet or exceed performance, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Oversee staffing, training, and performance management for supervisors and team leads.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams on complex projects and initiatives.
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives across production areas.
• Mentor and coach team leads to build leadership capability and succession planning.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a key liaison between production and senior management, providing regular updates and recommendations.
• Support team members through training and coaching on basic processes and safety standards.
• Assist in scheduling and resource allocation to meet production goals.
• Maintain accurate records of production output and inventory.
• Promote a safe and clean work environment.
• Collaborate with team members and engineering teams to resolve minor issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Education: Associate's degree in technical, engineering, or management field is preferred.
• Certifications:  Soldering Certification is preferred.
• Position-specific Qualifications:
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Strong management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to be hands-on as required.
• Computer/Technological: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems, experience with SAP is preferred.
• Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
• Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on-call on some weekends (if required).
• General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available.
• Travel: Be able to travel up to 5% of the time for trainings.
• Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Strong management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to be hands-on as required.

Compensation

The base salary is one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range.  The starting base salary range for this position is listed below; the actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, licenses/certifications, business needs and other job-related factors, as permitted by law.

• Starting Base Annual Salary Range:  $83,640 - $126,500
• Bonus Eligibility: This role is not eligible for an annual bonus.