What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor- Group Lead position at Hindlepower, Inc.?
What We Do...
HindlePower has been designing and manufacturing industrial (non-commercial) battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry for over 35 years. Our staff and products serve the power generation and distribution market, switchgear OEMs, power substations, the oil & gas industry, and various transportation maintenance facilities. We are the leaders in our industry and have customers in all 50 states plus additional countries worldwide.
What You'll Do...
HindlePower is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and support a manufacturing team on the shop floor. This role is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, supervising employees, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The Production Supervisor is the central point of coordination for their team. You will work closely with a Production Managers as well as the Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering departments to maintain smooth production flow and drive continuous improvement.
Experience & Background
Our commitment to quality is evident in our highly skilled colleagues and our exceptional approach to customer service. We believe in rewarding hard work and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan that includes employer matching and a gain-sharing program.
At our core, we are driven by integrity and quality, constantly seeking innovative solutions and improvements. Our unique culture thrives on accountability and self-initiative, empowering every employee to make impactful contributions. In our organizational structure, your voice is heard, and your efforts are recognized. We celebrate our achievements together, whether it's over a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria or through our various team-building activities. We are a five-time Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley and were named one of IndustryWeek's 'Best Plants'. We are proud of our accomplishments and are continually striving to do better.
We value our employees and trust they hold these key characteristics:
HindlePower has been designing and manufacturing industrial (non-commercial) battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry for over 35 years. Our staff and products serve the power generation and distribution market, switchgear OEMs, power substations, the oil & gas industry, and various transportation maintenance facilities. We are the leaders in our industry and have customers in all 50 states plus additional countries worldwide.
What You'll Do...
HindlePower is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and support a manufacturing team on the shop floor. This role is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, supervising employees, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The Production Supervisor is the central point of coordination for their team. You will work closely with a Production Managers as well as the Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering departments to maintain smooth production flow and drive continuous improvement.
- Accountable for department performance against key KPIs, including safety, quality, on time delivery, and productivity, and taking action when targets are at risk.
- Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules, staffing levels, and material availability
- Communicate expectations clearly and serve as a link between designated production team and management
- Support onboarding, training, and cross-training of employees within the department
- Perform first-pass quality checks and help identify and resolve quality or process issues
- Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Respond quickly to production disruptions and help restore standard operations
- Coordinate job orders, subassemblies, and workflow to meet shipping commitments
- Support material flow, consumable replenishment, and basic inventory control activities
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
Experience & Background
- Experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong understanding of shop floor operations, workflows, and production scheduling
- Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, or Engineering teams
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coach, develop, and motivate employees
- Comfort making decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Our commitment to quality is evident in our highly skilled colleagues and our exceptional approach to customer service. We believe in rewarding hard work and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan that includes employer matching and a gain-sharing program.
At our core, we are driven by integrity and quality, constantly seeking innovative solutions and improvements. Our unique culture thrives on accountability and self-initiative, empowering every employee to make impactful contributions. In our organizational structure, your voice is heard, and your efforts are recognized. We celebrate our achievements together, whether it's over a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria or through our various team-building activities. We are a five-time Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley and were named one of IndustryWeek's 'Best Plants'. We are proud of our accomplishments and are continually striving to do better.
We value our employees and trust they hold these key characteristics:
- Initiative... we see it, we do it
- Ownership... I've got it, you don't need to think about it
- Integrity... decisions are based on looking at the whole picture
- Attitude... anything can be done
- Virtue... honesty, good deeds, kindness, and appreciation
- Teamwork... we before I