What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Kalmar?
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!
Join us and take your career to the next level
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing daily manufacturing operations within an assembly environment to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are achieved. This position provides frontline leadership to hourly associates, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. The Production Supervisor is expected to effectively manage production schedules, labor resources, quality standards, and employee development while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
Safety Leadership
What are your key responsibilities:
Other Information
Will work with all departments and functions locally and globally between different Kalmar sites.
What We Offer You
Competitive Base Salary
Eligible for Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Salary Review & Performance-based Merit Increase
Willing to assist with relocation
We offer a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment with competitive compensation and fantastic best-in-class benefits packages, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans with paid vacation and ten paid holidays. We value passion and commitment, and reward your performance. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, are motivated and have a strong work ethic, and are interested in working in a world-class, global environment with state-of-the-art projects and technology then we invite you to apply for our role. Preference will be given to military veterans and those with advanced technical training and experience.
Education
What you bring to the role:
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com
Join us and take your career to the next level
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing daily manufacturing operations within an assembly environment to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are achieved. This position provides frontline leadership to hourly associates, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. The Production Supervisor is expected to effectively manage production schedules, labor resources, quality standards, and employee development while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
Safety Leadership
What are your key responsibilities:
- Promote and maintain a culture where safety is the highest priority.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
- Ensure proper PPE usage and safe work practices.
- Support ergonomic improvements and hazard elimination.
- Supervise daily assembly operations to meet production schedules.
- Monitor hourly production performance and adjust resources as necessary.
- Coordinate manpower to maximize productivity.
- Ensure takt time and production flow are maintained.
- Minimize downtime through rapid problem solving.
- Monitor labor efficiency and utilization.
- Ensure products are built to engineering specifications.
- Promote "Built Right the First Time" principles.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams.
- Ensure standardized work instructions are followed.
- Drive reduction in defects and rework.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Support Kaizen events.
- Drive 5S implementation and sustainment.
- Identify waste and improve processes.
- Support Standard Work development.
- Promote visual management.
- Lead, coach, and develop production associates.
- Conduct daily shift meetings.
- Provide regular feedback and coaching.
- Complete performance evaluations.
- Address attendance and disciplinary issues.
- Build employee engagement and morale.
- Ensure staffing supports production requirements.
- Support cross-training initiatives.
- Balance workloads across production areas.
- Coordinate with Materials, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality departments.
Other Information
Will work with all departments and functions locally and globally between different Kalmar sites.
What We Offer You
Competitive Base Salary
Eligible for Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Salary Review & Performance-based Merit Increase
Willing to assist with relocation
We offer a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment with competitive compensation and fantastic best-in-class benefits packages, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans with paid vacation and ten paid holidays. We value passion and commitment, and reward your performance. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, are motivated and have a strong work ethic, and are interested in working in a world-class, global environment with state-of-the-art projects and technology then we invite you to apply for our role. Preference will be given to military veterans and those with advanced technical training and experience.
Education
What you bring to the role:
- Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience in an assembly manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience leading union or non-union workforces.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
- Root cause problem solving
- Time management
- Team building
- Lean Manufacturing principles
- 5S methodology
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Ability to work under pressure
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com