Production Supervisor Jobs

A Production Supervisor in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and directing the activities of the production team. This includes ensuring the smooth, efficient, and effective running of the production processes, scheduling shifts, ensuring quality control, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. They also have a crucial role in ensuring that safety regulations are followed, implementing production plans, and meeting production targets. They communicate with other departments such as logistics, procurement, and quality control, and may also be responsible for the training and development of production staff.

Important skills for a Production Supervisor include strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, good organizational and planning skills, and proficiency in using related software. Some roles may require a specific certification such as Certified Production Supervisor (CPS) or a degree in a related field. Prior to becoming a Production Supervisor, an individual might have held positions such as Production Operator, Production Technician, or Production Line Leader. These roles would provide the necessary experience and understanding of production processes and management.

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Nestlé USA

1st Shift Production Team Leader

Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and conduct sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality assessments....

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We specialize in large capacity bridge mill and boring mill work for the Mining, Defense, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, and Machine Tool industries. 4 years of direct experience in a machine shop...

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Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 7 days ago

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovating company? This exciting Manufacturing Supervisor opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits...

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Enforces and adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action....

Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

  • Consolidated Precision Products
  • Minoa, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Minoa, NY
  • 12 days ago

Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the...

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Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Selmet
  • Halsey, OR
  • 13 days ago
  • Halsey, OR
  • 13 days ago

Manufacturing Supervisor (Back End Processes) If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its...

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$10k Sign On Bonus - Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

  • Consolidated Precision Products
  • Eastlake, OH
  • 24 days ago
  • Eastlake, OH
  • 24 days ago

Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd Shift - $10k Sign on Bonus If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for...

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3rd Shift Supervisor

  • Consolidated Precision Products
  • Euclid, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Euclid, OH
  • 30+ days ago

3rd Shift Supervisor If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you!...

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Food Production Operations Supervisor

  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required along with the ability to multi-task SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action...

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Plant Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

  • Cargill
  • Saint Clair, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Clair, MI
  • 2 days ago

Partner with production supervisors to meet customer specifications and timeline....

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Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Johnson Controls
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 20 days ago

What we look for Required: Bachelors degree and 2 years of plant level Production Supervision experience or HS diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years of plant-level Production Supervision experience Experience...

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Operations Supervisor (Sanitation/Assembly)

  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required along with the ability to multi-task Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and...

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Fort George Brewery Hiring: Production Lead Cellar

  • Warrenton, OR
  • 3 hours ago
  • Warrenton, OR
  • 3 hours ago

Production Cellar Lead Employment: Regular Full Time Wage: $25 to $27/hr non-exempt DOE Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. This position requires flexibility to provide occasional evening...

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Fort George Brewery Hiring: Production Lead Cellar

  • Astoria, OR
  • 3 hours ago
  • Astoria, OR
  • 3 hours ago

Production Cellar Lead Employment: Regular Full Time Wage: $25 to $27/hr non-exempt DOE Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. This position requires flexibility to provide occasional evening...

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Supervisor, Production I

  • Alkegen
  • Council Grove, KS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Council Grove, KS
  • 3 hours ago

Job Requirements Why Work for Alkegen? Alkegen brings together two of the worlds leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies,...

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Salary for Production Supervisor Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Supervisor positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Supervisors offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.0%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.2%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
11.4%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Supervisors
1-2 years
29.5%
2-4 years
23.0%
Less than 1 year
22.2%
10+ years
9.9%
None
7.1%
6-8 years
4.5%
4-6 years
3.9%



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