Job Description

Join Our Team as a Production Supervisor!

Do you have a strong background in leading people? Are you a process driven, detail-oriented person with a strong character and sense of urgency who demonstrates superior time management, organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills? Do you like a fast-paced environment where accuracy, quality focus, and follow-through are a must? Then this is the job for you! We’re looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our company as a Production Supervisor.

Company Overview:

Special Products & Manufacturing is dedicated to being a world-class contract manufacturer and is recognized as an industry leader, recognized by The Fabricator as 2025 Fabricator of the Year! SPM specializes in precision metal fabrication, precision machining, electro-mechanical assembly, welding, engineering, prototyping, laser cutting, powder coating and finishing. 

At SPM, you don't just have a job - you have a home for your passion, surrounded by a team that supports and celebrates you. 

Position Overview:

As our Production Supervisor, you will spearhead initiatives to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and elevate overall performance. Responsible for safe and efficient operations of a plant operation including the quality and efficiency of the product produced. This position is to lead a production shift of skilled production operators to ensure products are being produced to specifications, in a safe manner while meeting quality and safety targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide creative leadership and direction to employees to improve operating efficiencies, equipment performance, ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage production through understanding of procedures, processes, equipment and product
• Promote safe working habits and maintain good housekeeping 5S to ensure a safe and clean working environment for all employees.
• Recommend and implement action plans to correct deviations noted during daily work, internal or external audits.
• Achieve results by establishing priorities, communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job results, coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, or procedures.
• Maintain the quality of staff by hiring, training, developing, and mentoring employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other reports to determine production requirements.
• Complete administration duties that include time and attendance system, holiday/vacation planning, production reports, back-order reviews, past due list, and safety violations/concerns.
• Balance and report quality, productivity, costs, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to improve in all areas.
• Manage employees by checking products to maintain a high standard of quality and quantity. Ensure compliance of technical procedures.

Qualifications:

•  3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, with 2+ years of team lead/supervisory experience.
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing with emphasis on the press brake/metal bending process required or welding experience required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work with cross functional teams
• Process oriented thinker: Focus on both the process and result. Believe the right process will bring the right results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work with urgency
• Strong leadership qualities
• Organizational and time management skills
• Working Knowledge of lean process preferred.
• Positive attitude and action oriented.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

• English required, bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and quality.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a growing company.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website https://spmfg.com/careers, and submit your resume. 

Join us at SPM and be part of our award-winning, world-class team!