Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Indianapolis

Production Shift Supervisor

Summary Lead a shift team of up to 20 employees across multiple shop‐floor departments, directing daily workflow so every order ships on time, every time. You’ll balance people, machines, and materials—driving a forklift, filling in on equipment, and handling paperwork as needed—while upholding safety, quality, and housekeeping standards. The role is hands‐on: expect to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime when production peaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safe, uncluttered workplace: keep the plant clean, organized, and inspection‐ready.
• Run the shift: assign work, adjust labor to meet changing priorities, and step in on machines when necessary.
• Maintain flow: move parts between departments, label shipments accurately, and issue materials first‐in/first‐out.
• Hit the schedule: track work‐in‐process and monitor work orders in the ERP system to ensure on‐time delivery.
• Communicate in real time: relay material or manpower needs to Purchasing and Scheduling as priorities shift.
• Drive quality: perform final or secondary inspections, stage first‐article reports, and escalate issues to the Production Manager.
• Foster a customer‐first culture: coach the team to see every task through the lens of customer impact.

Qualifications

• Experience:
• * 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role (manufacturing/fabrication environment)
• Proven inventory‐management skills
• Hands‐on fabrication or mechanical background
• Technical skills:
• * Forklift operation and daily equipment checks
• ERP and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Blueprint reading; ability to use tape measures, calipers, and related gauges
• Physical and schedule requirements:
• * Lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Willing to work overtime and maintain a fast production pace

If you’re energized by leading people, solving problems on the fly, and keeping production humming, we’d love to meet you.