Production Supervisor

Job Title: Supervisor II – Operations
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 2 Years (possible extension)
Location: 300 West Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Onsite

Role Overview

Responsible for supervising semi to highly skilled production and/or maintenance employees to achieve departmental goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Serves as the first-line liaison between shop floor employees and management, ensuring alignment of workforce performance with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and supervise hourly production/maintenance staff, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery standards are met.

· Coordinate schedules, assign tasks, and manage overtime/vacancies based on production requirements.

· Monitor control plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems, and enforce quality requirements.

· Administer and enforce company policies, practices, and work rules.

· Provide training, tools, and work instructions to ensure job success.

· Maintain equipment/facilities to maximize uptime and asset utilization.

· Track department budgets and implement corrective actions as needed.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

· Spend at least 50% of the workday on the shop floor, engaging directly with employees.

· Promote and enforce safety programs and housekeeping standards.

Required Qualifications

· 1 years of production/manufacturing supervisory experience.

· Associate degree (technical field) or equivalent hands-on experience.

· Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to lead hourly employees.

· Proficiency in MS Office (Excel required).

· Experience with work planning, estimating, and technical troubleshooting (mechanical/electrical/tool & die).

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

· Eligible for in-person interview and legally authorized to work without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with SAP.

· Background in maintenance supervision in a factory environment.

Additional Information

· Must be comfortable operating a Company-owned Gator on the shop floor (training provided).

· Role is 100% onsite and requires hands-on leadership presence.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Production/Manufacturing supervisory: 1 year (Required)
• Maintenance Supervisor: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterloo, IA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $41