Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Rockbridge, VA

Position Description:

We are seeking a driven and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in our data center production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for professional (Engineering/Supply Chain/Business Administration) graduate who is eager to learn, lead, and grow within operations. You'll gain first hand experience in production management, continuous improvement, and team leadership while playing a key role in optimizing our processes and delivering high-quality products.

Production Management & Team Management:

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of production employees to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Supervisor, train, and support a team of production employees fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Monitor and manage daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate and integrate in to the site leadership team with direct responsibility for production team members performance and plant output.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
• Responsible for the administrative tasks to ensure the proper management of time/attendance, disciplinary actions, promotion, labor reporting among other tasks to ensure the workforce is properly accounted for.

Drive Operational Excellence:

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, identify process improvements, and contribute to increased efficiency and quality.
• LMS Lean Management System Ability to work in an environment with Tier meetings & leader standard work along with the ability to participate, lead and sustain lean manufacturing principles like 5S, TPM, material flow and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks, working closely with site leadership engineering and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Work load balancing and labor optimization through maintaining training matrices and labor plans for the area's of responsibility
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI's), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure Quality & Safety:

• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards and safety regulations, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Responsible for the adherence and enforcement of all safety standards for the team supervised.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and testing protocols for chiller production.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance overall product reliability.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Monitor Production Metrics:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive steps to address bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI's), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive daily accountability through the Tier meeting process to ensure that all levels of information flow in the factory are accurate and driving continuous learning and improvement.

Collaborate Across Departments:

• Work closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless coordination.
• Support new product introductions and product changes, ensuring proper training and implementation on the production floor.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff, providing regular updates on production status and challenges.

Learn & Grow:

• Take advantage of mentorship and training opportunities to develop the skills needed for future leadership roles within operations.
• Participate and learn from the Site leadership team how to lead a team and effectively ensure process and production method adherence for the team
• Receive supervisor training from corporate training resources

Required Qualifications:

• + 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related industries.
• Strong motivation to lead, take ownership, and make an impact on production operations.
• Analytical thinking with a drive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Familiarity with chiller systems, refrigeration components, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong team management, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality products.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.