Supervisor, Production

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don’t just manufacture doors — we create pathways to possibilities. Our team blends craftsmanship with cutting‑edge technology to shape the future of our industry. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work opens new doors. Join a culture built on excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor oversees daily plant activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production execution. This role is responsible for supervising employees, managing workflows, driving KPI performance, and fostering a positive, engaged team environment. By leveraging lean tools and production boards, the supervisor ensures every team member is informed, aligned, and empowered to achieve operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Employee Engagement

• Create and maintain a positive, engaged, and collaborative work environment.
• Provide clear communication, constructive feedback, coaching, and ongoing support to employees.
• Work with leadership to assess employee strengths and developmental needs.
• Ensure roles, responsibilities, and expectations are clearly communicated.
• Interview, hire, develop, and onboard operations staff.
• Address performance issues, complaints, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
  
  

Operations & Production Management

• Oversee daily plant and production activities to meet schedule requirements and priorities.
• Use production boards to keep teams informed of performance versus standards.
• Maximize utilization of resources, equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Support employees in understanding procedures and the correct use of production equipment.
• Evaluate production methods and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce scrap.
  
  

KPI Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Review operational metrics regularly; identify misses and implement countermeasures.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow‑through with assigned owners and timelines.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of Tier Board data and performance information.
• Conduct lean process audits to verify compliance with lean standards.
• Train, coach, and support teams in lean tools, methodologies, and best practices.
  
  

Quality & Compliance

• Understand and support quality policies, ensuring alignment with standards and documentation.
• Promote adherence to processes that reinforce safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  
  

This position will train on the day shift from 5:30A - 2:30P. We will transition to a 2-2-3 schedule, and the hours will be 6P - 6A.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• College degree in a related field preferred, OR
• High School diploma with several years of supervisory experience.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Kronos, Workday, or FoxPro is an asset.
• Ability to analyze information and make informed decisions.
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals and financial acumen is highly desired.
• High degree of integrity, tact, and diplomacy.
  
  

Our Values

We bring our mission to life through the values we live every day:

• Customer Delight
• Expertise
• Easy to Do Business With
• Trustworthiness
• Own Our Actions
• Executional Excellence
• Relentlessly Curious