Production Supervisor Job

Primary location: Newark, Ohio

Relocation offered: No

Employment status: Full‑Time

Travel: -10%

Non‑compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $83,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day planning and execution of production and fabrication operations. This role ensures customer orders are completed efficiently while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Production & Operations Management
  • Oversee daily operations of Fabrication and Salvage areas, ensuring execution of production goals.
  • Manage completion of customer orders from both production and inventory.
  • Utilize finished and semi‑finished inventory to optimize order fulfillment and cost efficiency.
  • Manage salvage materials by determining reuse, rework, or scrap strategies.
  • Partner with Production Planning to ensure on‑time delivery, including accommodating rush orders.
  • Adapt quickly to schedule changes and direct team priorities accordingly.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing on scheduling, inventory, and production decisions.
  • Maintain product reporting systems for cost control and inventory accuracy.
  • Recommend warehousing and storage methods to minimize damage and improve efficiency.
  • Implement and support regular inventory cycle counts.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve operational goals.
  • Manage workforce allocation to meet production demands safely and efficiently.
  • Drive accountability and performance through clear expectations and communication.
  • Support employee training, cross‑training, and skill development.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, engagement, and inclusion.
  • Maintain strong housekeeping and workplace standards.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and drive a zero‑incident safety culture.
  • Ensure completion of all required safety training.
  • Lead safety initiatives including:
  • Behavior‑based safety observations
  • Near miss reporting
  • Safety meetings and inspections
  • Coach employees on safe work practices and reinforce desired behaviors.
  • Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Communicate and reinforce safety expectations across the operation.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage and motivate production teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost in daily decision‑making.
• Experience managing production schedules, inventory, and operational workflows.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and improve team performance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience overseeing fabrication, salvage, or rework operations.
• Strong background in inventory optimization and material utilization.
• Experience improving warehouse/storage processes and reducing product damage.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
• Experience working closely with cross‑functional teams such as Purchasing and Planning.
• SAP experience, particularly with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of production operations including:
• Production flow
• Quality standards
• Safety practices
• Knowledge of shipping and warehouse operations.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems (FI module preferred; S/4HANA a plus).

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may apply by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.