Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Smith Companies is looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our 1st shift manufacturing team at our Sterrett facility.

This is not an office-only supervisory position. We are looking for someone who enjoys leading people while staying actively involved on the production floor.

You do not have to know every machine or process in our plant on Day 1. We can teach our operation. What we need is someone who understands how to lead people, communicate expectations, solve problems, hold employees accountable, and set the example for their team.

What You'll Do

• Lead, train, assign, and direct 1st shift production employees
• Stay actively involved in day-to-day production
• Maintain a safe, productive, and positive work environment
• Hold employees accountable for safety, attendance, performance, quality, and workplace policies
• Monitor production goals, workflow, downtime, and shift performance
• Troubleshoot basic production and equipment issues
• Work alongside the production team when needed
• Communicate production results, employee concerns, and equipment issues to plant management
• Coach and develop employees
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow
• Operate a forklift and other production equipment as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing or production experience
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Lead, Production Lead, Lead Operator, or similar role is a plus
• Strong communication and people skills
• Comfortable holding employees accountable and having difficult but respectful conversations
• Willing to lead from the production floor and work alongside the team
• Dependable, consistent, and professional
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Safety-minded and willing to enforce company policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand basic manufacturing measurements
• High school diploma or GED
• LEAN manufacturing, 5S/3S, or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Hungry. Humble. Smart.

The type of leader we're looking for is:

Hungry - You have a strong work ethic, take ownership, follow through, and look for ways to make the team and operation better.

Humble - You are willing to listen, learn, coach, teach, and work alongside your team. You do not believe leadership means being above the work.

Smart - You are people smart. You know how to communicate with different personalities, recognize problems, make good decisions, and handle difficult conversations professionally.

We believe a good supervisor can care about employees while still holding them accountable.

Benefits

Smith Companies offers:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position. The Production Supervisor will spend a significant amount of time on the production floor.

The work environment may include heat, cold, dust, and noise. The position requires standing, walking, working around production equipment, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screening.

What Success Looks Like

We're looking for someone who will lead from the floor, support their team, maintain high standards, solve problems, hold people accountable, and take ownership of the shift.

If you're a strong production employee, team lead, lead operator, or current supervisor who's ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career, we'd like to talk with you.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30