Production Supervisor

Waterloo, Iowa, US on site Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager.

Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

 

Position Responsibilities:

·         Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

·         Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

·         Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.

·         Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

·         Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.

·         Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

·         Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

·         Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

*  High School diploma or GED required.

* 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.

*  3+ years of Supervisory experience

*  Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.

* Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.

* Demonstrated commitment to quality.

* Demonstrated commitment to safety.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
About this role

Summary

Supervise manufacturing workflow, ensure quality and safety, lead teams, and coordinate production tasks.

Job title

Production Supervisor

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Waterloo, Iowa; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisoryproblem analysisquality commitmentsafety commitment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

supervisionqualitysafetyproductiontraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Waterloo, IA, USA

On-site City