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Production Supervisor

Ethos
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

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

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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