What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Trucent?
Trucent, Inc. is a global leader in fluid recovery and regeneration solutions helping manufacturers and producers achieve operational excellence by incorporating sustainable processes. We are committed to demonstrating leading-edge sustainable solutions and approaches to industrial production and materials management. Our customer-centric solutions include Fluid Separation for Metalworking and Manufacturing, Industrial Fluid Control, Plant Process Optimization, Corn Oil Extraction, and Oil Flow Optimization.
We are looking for a new Production Supervisor to help our Industrial Division of Trucent in Noblesville IN. The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor for OEM products. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety protocols, and delivery timelines are met. The supervisor acts as a key liaison between production workers, maintenance, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.
We are ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production operators and technicians
- Ensure compliance with work orders, build schedules, and assembly instructions
- Monitor production metrics (output, quality, downtime, scrap) and initiate corrective actions
- Maintain safe working conditions and enforce OSHA and company safety policies
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen)
- Conduct start-of-shift meetings and communicate production goals clearly
- Ensure proper training and onboarding of new team members
- Troubleshoot equipment, material flow, or labor issues in collaboration with Purchasing and Engineering
- Review and sign off on production documentation, including travelers, checklists, and quality records
- Drive accountability for standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Participate in quality audits, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions
- Monitor inventory usage and coordinate with Materials or Supply Chain for replenishment
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S principles
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably OEM
- 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, machining, testing)
- Familiarity with ERP systems and production scheduling
- Working knowledge of safety and quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.)
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Previous experience in automotive, aerospace, medical device, or similar OEM industries
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Problem-solving mindset and technical troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Comfortable with metrics-driven decision making
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and production tracking tools