Production Supervisor

Palmer Group is partnering with a respected manufacturing organization in their search for a Production Supervisor. This role offers the opportunity to lead frontline operations while serving as a key connection between hourly employees and site leadership. The ideal candidate will promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring operational goals are consistently achieved. If you have prior experience in supervising production employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment, we would like to connect with you. Apply now!

Work Model:

• On-Site
• 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Monday – Friday

What You Will Do:

• Guide and coordinate frontline production and operational teams to meet performance expectations
• Align daily activities with departmental objectives for safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost
• Act as a direct link between hourly employees and site leadership to ensure clear communication
• Evaluate operational issues and implement solutions to improve processes, output, and consistency
• Enforce company policies, labor agreements, and work rules while ensuring fair and consistent application
• Track employee and line performance and initiate appropriate coaching or corrective measures
• Champion workplace safety by maintaining compliance with standards and promoting risk prevention
• Allocate resources and prioritize work based on production demands and business needs
• Develop team capability through onboarding, training, feedback, and ongoing performance guidance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and overall operations

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or team leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Minimum of two years of hands-on manufacturing, operations, or production experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and hold teams accountable in a structured work environment
• Experience working within a unionized workforce or labor‑regulated setting
• Strong capability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and apply practical solutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and data tracking or reporting systems
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and preventive maintenance concepts
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and operational performance
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus

Benefits Overview:

• 401k 
• Major health insurances  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  
• Click here for a complete list of benefits 

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at (515) 225-7000 or email jdougherty@thepalmergroup.com.