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Production Supervisor

Overview
Safe Fleetsafefleet.netPosted 7 days ago
Webster, NY, USOn-site
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Employment type
Full time
Work experience
3 to 7 years
Specialization
Production planning
Visa sponsorship
Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily production activities to ensure targets for safety, quality, and efficiency are consistently met
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators, fostering a positive and accountable work environment
  • Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and machine utilization to optimize productivity and minimize downtime
  • Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies
  • Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations; implement corrective actions
  • Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations and timely issue resolution
  • Analyze production data and KPIs (e.g., OEE, scrap rates, throughput) to identify improvement opportunities
  • Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices
  • Ensure product quality standards are maintained through adherence to SOPs and quality control processes
  • Train new employees and provide ongoing performance feedback and evaluations
  • Manage shift schedules, attendance, and labor allocation to meet production demands
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate critical problems when necessary
  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation
  • Support inventory control and material flow to prevent shortages or overstock situations
  • Drive cost reduction efforts while maintaining operational excellence
  • Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

  • High school diploma required; post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
  • 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment
  • 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a production setting
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment operations
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or Six Sigma principles is an asset
  • Experience working with production KPIs (OEE, throughput, scrap reduction, downtime tracking)
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to coach, motivate, and manage diverse teams
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments
  • Knowledge of workplace safety regulations (e.g., OSHA or equivalent local standards)
  • Ability to read and interpret production schedules, technical documents, and SOPs
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Basic computer skills; experience with ERP or MES systems is an asset
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or extended hours as required
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Ability to respond quickly to production issues and operational emergencies
  • If you have the above-mentioned qualifications and are interested in this position, please send you resume (mentioning the job title) to
  • We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in the United States, hold a valid Passport and will be required to show proof as such. Ranger Design does not sponsor work permit applications.
  • All requests will be treated confidentially.

Key skills

  • Agile
  • Logistics
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Quality Control
  • OSHA
  • ERP

What is it like to work at Ranger?

Join our team and open the door to possibilities! At Ranger, we strive to offer you a fulfilling experience where you are challenged and can make a difference every day. We all work as one team at Ranger, dedicated to creating world class customer experiences in a dynamic, agile and transparent environment. Working with us, you can be innovative, grow, perform at your best and be proud of what we achieve as a company.