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About the Role

The Production Supervisor leads the production operation by supervising, coaching, and developing Production Team Leads and Associates. This role ensures daily production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality, cost, delivery, and customer requirements. The Production Supervisor drives accountability through performance management, KPI review, continuous improvement, workforce planning, and cross-functional coordination to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable (LMA)
Participate in the vetting, selection, and onboarding of production team members
Coach, develop, and support Production Team Leads to ensure clear expectations, consistent execution, and strong team performance
Monitor efficiency, productivity, and labor performance to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
Provide coaching and counseling when performance expectations are not being met
Ensure appropriate training, cross-training, and hands-on troubleshooting support are provided to production employees
Ensure the master production schedule is followed and communicate priorities to team leads and production employees
Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed
Drive production performance through KPI boards and daily accountability processes focused on Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, and 5S
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen manpower and material yield performance
Monitor production team time and attendance, address attendance-related issues, request overtime approval as needed, and approve time records and paid time off requests
Monitor plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals, and customer requirements
Monitor time-sensitive customer orders and ensure production is completed on schedule
Update daily reports and track trends
Oversee the Production Performance Board process across functional areas to reinforce visibility, accountability, and timely follow-up
Ensure timely review of RMAs by the production team, including appropriate root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and look-across activity
Ensure 5S initiatives are maintained throughout production areas
Participate in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule, performance priorities, and open fast-response issues
Escalate material, manpower, equipment, and production issues to appropriate stakeholders and plant leadership
Monitor department bins and material handling practices to support accurate workflow, inventory control, and operational discipline
Develop and execute cross-training plans to build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce across key production resources
Coordinate with second-shift leadership to ensure production continuity, consistent staffing coverage, and clear shift-to-shift handoff communication
Apply Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) tools and principles to drive accountability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement within the facility
Enforce safety policies and practices, proactively identify hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions to maintain a strong safety culture

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred and five (5) years of leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with business systems software and Microsoft Office applications
Proven leadership, delegation, coaching, and performance management skills
5S, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities, workflow, and multiple business needs simultaneously
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities with a positive, solution-focused approach
Job performed indoors in a temperature-controlled office setting as well as in a production environment with some loud machinery noise and occasional non-toxic fumes

Skills

Business systems software
Microsoft Office applications
Leadership
Delegation
Coaching
Performance management
5S
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Written communication
Verbal communication
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Analytical skills
Priority management
Workflow management
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Location

Clarence, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5 years of leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$71,000 - $87,000 + Bonus

Benefits

401(k) Profit Sharing
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

About the Company

Seal & Design is a family-owned company founded and headquartered in Clarence, NY with four divisions located across the U.S. and Canada.
Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded rubber and plastics, die-cut foams, and many other products for a wide array of sealing applications.
We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military & Defense, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.
Seal & Design’s customer focused attitude allows us to exceed customers’ expectations. We are world-class.
To learn more about us visit www.sealanddesign.com and view our recruiting video at https://youtu.be/Bae9usXohso.