Manufacturing & production

Manufacturing training & process supervisor

MANUFACTURING TRAINING & PROCESS SUPERVISOR.

arlington, minnesota

Posted 2 days ago

Closes 10/10/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Permanent

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Industry

manufacturing & production (Production Occupations)

Reference number

S_180319 Spherion is seeking a hands-on technical lead to drive training programs, standardize shop-floor workflows, and foster team development across our manufacturing operations in Arlington, MN. In this role, you will bridge the gap between production, quality, and engineering by developing comprehensive work instructions, training operators directly on the floor, and ensuring operating procedures are consistently applied. You will also provide backup supervisory support and assist with interviewing potential production team members. Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:30PM, $28-$32/hour

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Perks and Benefits:

Excellent benefits and insurance

Opportunity for growth

Overtime available

Responsibilities:

Training & Onboarding:

Design structured onboarding tracks, deliver direct shop-floor training, verify operator skill competency before independent work, and track cross-training matrices.

Standard Work & Documentation:

Draft, update, and audit visual work instructions, safety protocols, quality checklists, and operational aids to capture best practices.

Floor Support & Process Compliance:

Spend significant time on the shop floor observing operations, coaching employees on standard compliance, and pinpointing process bottlenecks or unclear guidelines.

Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate across departments to root-cause production issues, reduce process variation, and turn floor improvements into documented standards.

Leadership & Recruitment:

Participate in interviewing new production personnel, evaluate candidate technical fit, and act as a backup production supervisor when needed.

Skills:

Prior experience in fabrication, machining, welding, forming, powder coating, or assembly environments.

Prior leadership experience as a team lead, supervisor, or technical trainer.

Experience applying Lean tools, continuous improvement, or structured root-cause analysis.

Background in skills-matrix creation and candidate interviewing.

Qualifications:

• Solid background in manufacturing or shop-floor operations.
• Proven track record of coaching, teaching, or mentoring technical team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, simple work instructions and training tools.
• Practical problem-solving capabilities and high attention to process consistency.
• Proficiency with computer applications and software used in manufacturing environments.

Comfort and willingness to work primarily on the active manufacturing floor. If you are a detail-oriented manufacturing professional with a passion for teaching others and driving continuous process improvement, submit your application today! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Training & Onboarding:

Design structured onboarding tracks, deliver direct shop-floor training, verify operator skill competency before independent work, and track cross-training matrices.

Standard Work & Documentation:

Draft, update, and audit visual work instructions, safety protocols, quality checklists, and operational aids to capture best practices.

Floor Support & Process Compliance:

Spend significant time on the shop floor observing operations, coaching employees on standard compliance, and pinpointing process bottlenecks or unclear guidelines.

Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate across departments to root-cause production issues, reduce process variation, and turn floor improvements into documented standards.

Leadership & Recruitment:

Participate in interviewing new production personnel, evaluate candidate technical fit, and act as a backup production supervisor when needed. experience 1-4 years skills Prior experience in fabrication, machining, welding, forming, powder coating, or assembly environments.

Prior leadership experience as a team lead, supervisor, or technical trainer.

Experience applying Lean tools, continuous improvement, or structured root-cause analysis.

Background in skills-matrix creation and candidate interviewing. education High School share this job.

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