Production Supervisor- 1st shift

Company Overview

A.J. Manufacturing, Inc. is a forward-thinking manufacturer specializing in doors and windows for Post Frame Buildings, Commercial Air Handling Units, and Air Supported Structures. With operations across multiple facilities, the company is renowned for its commitment to quality, performance, and value in the markets it serves.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Production Supervisor for our first shift to lead manufacturing operations on the factory floor. This role involves overseeing daily production activities, ensuring safety standards are met, managing team performance, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and executes production plans to meet or exceed performance standards and meet customer deadlines. Achieves performance standards (safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and training) while decreasing associated costs and improving production processes.
• Communicates and implements company initiatives and assists in communication and implementation with employees. Assists in addressing questions and concerns.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and develops action plans for implementation.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and reviewing direct employees.
• Proactively and regularly develops and manages team members’ performance and capabilities.
• Supports production leadership in assessing employee performance, as well as identifying the need for and implementing appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures equipment and facilities are operated and maintained in a manner consistent to support plant production goals and objectives. Facilitates timely resolution to equipment issues and collaborates with maintenance to ensure appropriate preventive maintenance is performed.
• Open and lockup building.
• Must be able to teach, motivate, and coach employees.
• Supports the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards. Utilizes resources, systems, and tools to collect and analyze data for planning and decision making.
• Partners with Safety to develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, corrects safety related problems, and assist in investigations into safety related issues. Ensures all employees are always wearing proper PPE and following safety procedures
• ·Work with sales/customers on resolution of field issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, empathize and reason with people in situations that are often sensitive and stressful. Ability to manage confidential situations and information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and employment levels within and outside an organization. Ability to engage in crucial conversations when delivery or receipt of the message content is difficult and challenging.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in identifying root cause analysis, developing a plan, and implementing solutions. Demonstrates initiative to identify and anticipate plant needs and make sound recommendations for implementation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point) is expected.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pre-employment drug screening

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS – Lean certification preferred.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, and debris from the production process
• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to walk/stand for long durations (duration of shift excluding breaks).
• Vision abilities to include close, distance, peripheral, color and depth differentiation.

TRAVEL – May require limited travel or occasional field service.

Join us as a Production Supervisor on our first shift team—where your leadership will drive excellence in manufacturing while fostering a safe, efficient, and innovative work environment!

Pay: $26.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27