Operations Supervisor

Lead a team of approximately 25 operations associates through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development, and recognition. Drive best-in-class performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics. Promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries through safety observations, audits, training, and regulatory compliance. Ensure consistent product quality by leading right-first-time execution, layered process audits, and root cause corrective actions. Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Distribution teams to maximize equipment uptime through TPM and preventive maintenance practices. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve material flow, and lower operating costs. Support a mini-Business Unit (mBU) structure and Highly Effective Team model within a TPM environment. Facilitate operational meetings including production planning, TPM, site leadership, and employee communications. Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and data-driven decision making to improve operational performance. Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, TPM principles, and applicable regulations. Successful leaders in this role will: Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and employee engagement. Set clear goals and hold teams accountable for achieving results. Develop employees through regular coaching and feedback. Encourage innovation and continuous learning. Create an inclusive, safe, and respectful work environment. Build strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization. Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience or experience in a similar production environment. At least 3 years of leadership experience supervising teams of 10 or more employees in a Lean manufacturing environment. Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or similar manufacturing systems. Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, including standing and walking throughout the shift. Strong leadership and people development skills. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of 5S, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, visual management, and Kaizen event leadership. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Self-motivated with high integrity and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.