Production Supervisor

US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

The Position 

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role oversees production personnel, establishes priorities, monitors performance, and ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements. The Production Supervisor works closely with maintenance, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to optimize productivity, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate current processes for efficiency, relevance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely manufacturing operations.
• Establish production priorities and schedules to meet customer requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control.
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain production standards, quality requirements, and operational objectives.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to maximize utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance through review of operational reports, quality metrics, and maintenance data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve production problems, including nonconformance to product specifications, equipment issues, or workflow disruptions.
• Implement and support process improvements, operating procedures, and best practices to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Adjust production schedules and staffing plans as necessary to address equipment failures, material shortages, or operational challenges.
• Work with engineering teams to evaluate and implement equipment or process modifications that improve manufacturing performance.
• Maintain and analyze production data to support reporting, planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Review scrap and waste reports and partner with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to reduce material loss.
• Lead, train, and develop production employees to ensure proper skills, performance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety practices and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or a related field Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience managing production teams, schedules, and workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop production employees.

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