Production Supervisor

Location: Tucson, AZ Job Type: Full-Time Work Setting: On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume, automated production environment.

The supervisor will be responsible for maintaining a strong team culture while ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous-improvement goals are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Lead production activities in a high-speed, automated environment.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Identify and resolve production, equipment, and quality issues.
• Hire, train, cross-train, coach, and develop production employees.
• Supervise and mentor Production Leaders.
• Ensure each work cell is staffed with properly trained employees.
• Build a positive, performance-driven team culture.
• Manage employee attendance, performance, payroll-related activities, and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments.
• Drive efficiency through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and process standardization.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Promote continuous-improvement methods such as Six Sigma and Poka-Yoke/error-proofing.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and performance reports.
• Support production schedules and ensure customer orders are completed on time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA).
• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and motivate employees.
• Proven experience improving productivity, quality, safety, or operational performance.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong team-building and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Master’s degree.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with automated or high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with TPM, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and structured problem solving.

Schedule Requirements

This is a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The selected candidate must be flexible and willing to work or rotate between:

• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekend shifts

The schedule may change based on operational and business needs.