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Production Supervisor

NextDeavor

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$41.83-69.71 /h
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Kent, WA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Become a Key Player as a Production Supervisor You will lead day-to-day production operations to meet customer and organizational requirements, supervising and developing a manufacturing team and driving process stability and continuous improvement. You will work onsite on a swing shift (10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday) and partner with engineering, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to launch product, meet capacity plans, and improve quality and safety.

### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team

- Supervise and direct work activity of team members in the assigned production area

- Train, mentor, coach, and develop team members, including creating and executing individual development plans

- Delegate work assignments, conduct performance appraisals, and administer disciplinary procedures

- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead Lean/Kaizen events to reduce waste and costs

- Develop and deploy standardized work instructions and ensure process stability

- Perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions for quality issues

- Perform capacity analysis, determine staffing requirements, and troubleshoot scheduling/material issues

- Promote and enforce safety policies; conduct safety investigations and audits

- Coordinate new product launches with Engineering and communicate with customers as needed

### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Process Engineering

- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities

- Solid understanding and practical experience with Kaizen and Lean principles

- Ability to assess department health through data correlation and direct observation

- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement systemic improvement plans

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose alternatives beyond historical practice

- Knowledge of multiple leadership approaches and ability to apply them to develop individuals and teams

- Proficient computer skills and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

You should be proficient in:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Kaizen
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Aerospace Manufacturing