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Production Supervisor

Essenti
Manchester, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

**Production Supervisor — 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings

Location:

Manchester, IA

Salary:

$75,000–$85,000

Industry:

Manufacturing — custom heavy-haul trailers / heavy metal fabrication

Job Type:

Direct Hire

Shifts:

**Three openings — 1st (7:00am–3:30pm), 2nd (3:00pm–11:30pm), 3rd (11:00pm–7:30am)

**Job Summary

**

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; and acting as a quality inspector, safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

**Key Responsibilities

**

  • Complete the production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results on shift production summaries.

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

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

  • Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, and facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points.

  • Spend approximately 50% of the 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 the area of responsibility, maintaining quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

  • Ensure all direct and indirect materials are readily available for the production team to work efficiently.

  • Provide manufacturing information by compiling and analyzing production performance records and data.

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

  • Foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments and contribute to the team effort as needed.

**Education & Experience 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 and to safety.

  • Must have a valid driver's license.

  • Strong customer orientation.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Basic computer skills with an understanding of Microsoft products.

**Physical Demands & Work Environment

**

Manufacturing plant environment. Supervisor spends roughly half the shift in direct labor on the floor. Three shifts open — 1st (7:00am–3:30pm), 2nd (3:00pm–11:30pm), and 3rd (11:00pm–7:30am).

**Compensation & Benefits

**

$75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Full details shared with qualified candidates during screening.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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