Production Supervisor

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Production Supervisor Hampton, Iowa
Job Ref: 41710

1ST SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – HAMPTON, IA

LARGE HEAVY INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN HAMPTON, IA IS HIRING AN EXPERIENCED PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR!

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Production Supervisor with experience leading manufacturing teams, meeting production goals, training employees, and improving manufacturing processes.

CANDIDATES MUST COME FROM HEAVY INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING, SPECIFICALLY STEEL, METALS, OR PLASTICS. OTHER MANUFACTURING BACKGROUNDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PAY & SCHEDULE

Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually
Shift: 1st Shift / Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Hampton, IA
Industry: Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

Previous production supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing required.
Background in steel, metals, or plastics manufacturing REQUIRED.
5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong experience supervising, training, and developing production employees.
Must be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working directly on the production floor.
Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and daily manufacturing operations.
Ability to troubleshoot production problems and implement improvements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, safety, and quality standards.
Experience monitoring production output, labor efficiency, and manufacturing KPIs.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, warehouse, and distribution-only backgrounds will not be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise daily manufacturing operations and production employees.
Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery goals are met.
Train, coach, and develop production employees.
Assign daily responsibilities and coordinate staffing and production priorities.
Provide hands-on support to resolve production issues.
Monitor production output, downtime, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and lower manufacturing costs.
Review production orders, blueprints, and manufacturing specifications.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Manage employee attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Plant Management to resolve production challenges.
Lead continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Enforce workplace safety procedures and maintain a safe manufacturing environment.

TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Strong experience with:

Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
Steel, Metals, or Plastics Production
Production supervision and employee development
Manufacturing scheduling and workflow
Hands-on production troubleshooting
Manufacturing KPIs and productivity
Quality control and scrap reduction
Continuous improvement
Employee performance management
Manufacturing safety procedures

Preferred: CNC machining, metal fabrication, hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, casting, plating, ERP/MRP systems, and blueprint reading.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous production supervisory experience in steel, metals, or plastics manufacturing.
5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong hands-on manufacturing leadership abilities.
Ability to train and motivate production employees.
Experience improving manufacturing efficiency and production performance.
Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

APPLY TODAY

If you are an experienced Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, CNC Production Supervisor, Metal Fabrication Supervisor, or Industrial Production Supervisor with a strong background in steel, metals, or plastics manufacturing, apply today.

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