Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Liebherr Group

. Lead a team of non-exempt employees in Liebherr Production Manufacturing .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,000 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in supervising production teams, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulatory compliance, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and specifications while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production Process ImprovementOSHA Regulatory ComplianceTeam Leadership and SupervisionKPI Reporting and AnalysisRoot-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingQuality ControlEngineering Drawing InterpretationManufacturing Process ManagementPerformance Appraisal

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCoachingProblem-SolvingCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing EquipmentScheduling SoftwareQuality Management Systems

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingMining EquipmentProduction MetricsNon-Exempt EmployeesCorrective Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of non-exempt employees in Liebherr Production Manufacturing
Plan, organize, direct, control, and supervise daily activities of an assigned shift and functional area
Achieve Production Department performance goals and metrics
Process materials and manufacture mining equipment components while maintaining productivity and quality
Analyze and manage daily schedules and work orders
Organize resources for accuracy, completeness, on-time delivery, and product preservation
Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to Production processes and product quality
Provide interpretation of specifications, engineering drawings, and work orders to the Production team
Ensure employees are adequately trained in departmental functions
Maintain and report KPIs
Participate in problem-solving and team-building opportunities
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Coach and follow up with employees to ensure performance meets company standards
Conduct routine audits and take corrective and preventative actions
Build positive relationships with peers, departments, and customers
Maintain OSHA regulatory compliance
Participate in special Manufacturing projects and other areas as necessary
Schedule maintenance and repair of factory equipment
Directly supervise 20–25 production employees
Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Production team
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree and 2 years of experience supervising or leading technical or manufacturing employees, preferred 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
Position is not eligible for sponsorship
Occasional overnight travel may be required
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to interpret specifications, engineering drawings, and work orders
Ability to maintain OSHA regulatory compliance within federal, state, and local laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation
Paid personal days
Secure work environment
Competitive salary