Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Dover

. Provide leadership to team leaders and front-line hourly production team members.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSouth Chesterfield • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,508 - $95,213 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in a manufacturing environment, focusing on team development, safety, and continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S and Lean/Six Sigma. Proficient in managing production schedules, inventory control, and effective communication across all organizational levels.

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Leadership ExperienceContinuous Improvement MethodologiesProduction SchedulingInventory Control ProceduresMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

5SLean/Six SigmaProduction SchedulingInventory ControlRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action PlansData AnalysisTimekeeping in ADPTraining DevelopmentQuality Standards

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam BuildingCoaching and TrainingAccountabilityMorale Building

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeADP

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentSafety ProceduresOperational IssuesProduction TargetsCustomer Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership to team leaders and front-line hourly production team members.
Ensure a safe work environment, define expectations, provide resources, coach, teach, train associates, ensure accountability, and provide feedback.
Develop, implement, and audit daily standard work.
Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and productivity requirements.
Maintain inventory control procedures for raw materials.
Partner with supply chain, quality, shipping, and other departments to meet production targets safely, on time, and to quality standards.
Respond to operational issues affecting customer expectations and project cycle time.
Apply company policies and engage HR, Safety, and other resources as needed.
Support, communicate, implement, sustain, and enforce company policies and procedures.
Build and sustain morale among reporting associates.
Initiate requisitions, interview candidates, and determine the best candidate for open positions.
Document associate skills and knowledge to create a training needs and accomplishments matrix.
Capture and analyze productivity data and identify causes of high and low productivity.
Understand production requirements and direct resources to procure shipment items.
Communicate decisions with data and documentation.
Maintain accurate timekeeping in ADP for direct reports.
Enforce safety rules, practices, and procedures for associates, buildings, grounds, and machinery.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.)
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Two years’ experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to interact and work effectively with employees at levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be willing to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays