Production Supervisor Full-Time | Manufacturing | Gulf Coast Region
Our client is a well-established composites manufacturer with deep roots in advanced fabrication processes and a long-standing role as a critical supplier to the U.S. Navy. They are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and develop a skilled production team in a high-quality, defense-adjacent manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Requirements
- Know each employee's strengths and weaknesses and provide consistent, supportive leadership across different personalities
- Ability to recruit new talent, conduct interviews, and participate in job fairs
- Coach, mentor, and when necessary, offboard employees
- Leverage team strengths and develop areas of improvement to build effective production teams
- Make sound decisions regarding both product quality and people management
- Conduct 30/60/90-day reviews and annual performance evaluations in a timely manner
- Execute cross-training strategies to support employee development and fulfill operational needs
- Ensure production deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained
- Enforce company policies and procedures
- Organize, monitor, and manage production workflow; track budgeted hours
- Maintain and update manufacturing instructions and perform redlines when needed
- Adapt to shifting project priorities and use effective delegation to manage challenges
- Maintain clear interdepartmental communication on project status and needs
- Build trusted relationships across departments and reinforce a positive company culture
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required due to the nature of the work
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing time and attendance
- Basic MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to lead weekly safety meetings
- Hands-on leader willing to work alongside the team when needed
- Active listening skills and an open, approachable management style
- Takes ownership of the process; knows when to pause and seek guidance
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership and Team Development: motivate, coach, and develop employees toward performance goals and career growth
- Communication: strong verbal and written skills for cross-functional collaboration and clear expectation-setting
- Problem-Solving: proactive in identifying issues and implementing practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptability: manages shifting priorities and production changes without sacrificing quality
- Conflict Resolution: handles employee concerns and workplace challenges fairly and professionally
- Decision-Making: makes timely, informed decisions balancing production, safety, and compliance
- Accountability and Integrity: holds self and team responsible for commitments and adherence to policy
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for 10+ hours; climb ladders; work in confined spaces
- Lift, push, pull, or carry loads up to approximately 50 pounds
- Bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach as required
- Close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception