Manufacturing & production

Production supervisor

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR.

arlington, minnesota

Posted 8 days ago

Closes 10/27/2026 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_180739 Spherion is seeking a Production Supervisor for an exciting new opportunity with a premier metal manufacturing company. In this role, you will oversee production employees and drive overall department performance, serving as a leader for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and company values while promoting positive employee relations. You will be responsible for managing production schedules and assigning work to ensure parts and assemblies are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to exact specifications. Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:30

PM Pay:

$26-$32/hour + overtime opportunity

Impressive Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k + match

Responsibilities:

Coordinate departmental activities to optimize schedule attainment with consideration of safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Analyze and act on production dashboard reports (KPI???s) daily to measure and ensure effectiveness, productivity, and throughput goals are met

Provide effective communication with direct reports through, daily check-in???s and team meetings to address and resolve any issues and concerns ... Partner with Operations Manager and Scheduling on issues and obstacles to overcome and work to ensure all machines, equipment, and resources are optimized.

Ensure shift administrative activities such as time reporting, attendance control, time off requests, overtime, etc. are properly implemented and documented

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and interfaces with all departments within the organization to achieve goals and objectives.

Identify and assign Continuous Improvement, effective 5S and good housekeeping standards and ensure goals are being met

Actively participates operational meetings, prepared to communicate what is going well and challenges on the shop floor

Coordinates a seamless hand-off of work-in-process to the next shift, works collaboratively and proactively with other supervisors to ensure work continues to run efficiently throughout the shop

Monitor and drive cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage, and rework

Lead and promote safety initiatives, participates in the company safety committee

Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; ensure employees receive adequate training prior to operating any of the manufacturing equipment and that they follow the standard operating procedures and work instructions

Communicate expectations, measure, and assess employee performance

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two-year Technical degree and business courses beneficial
• 4+ years' experience with precision CNC manufacturing equipment, materials, processes, and systems in versatile manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of leadership experience with teams of 10 employees or greater preferred
• Able prioritize work, meet deadlines, make effective and timely decisions and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to analyze production data/reports to assess impact on throughput, efficiencies, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Strong business judgment, along with technical understanding of machining and finishing processes
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications preferred
• Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; provides solutions to individual and organizational problems
• Ability to express ideas, share information, listen actively, and demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee relation situations

Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) Ready to take the next step in your career? today to join this growing team! 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 Coordinate departmental activities to optimize schedule attainment with consideration of safety, quality, delivery, and costAnalyze and act on production dashboard reports (KPI???s) daily to measure and ensure effectiveness, productivity, and throughput goals are metProvide effective communication with direct reports through, daily check-in???s and team meetings to address and resolve any issues and concernsPartner with Operations Manager and Scheduling on issues and obstacles to overcome and work to ensure all machines, equipment, and resources are optimized.

Ensure shift administrative activities such as time reporting, attendance control, time off requests, overtime, etc. are properly implemented and documentedWork collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and interfaces with all departments within the organization to achieve goals and objectives.

Identify and assign Continuous Improvement, effective 5S and good housekeeping standards and ensure goals are being metActively participates operational meetings, prepared to communicate what is going well and challenges on the shop floorCoordinates a seamless hand-off of work-in-process to the next shift, works collaboratively and proactively with other supervisors to ensure work continues to run efficiently throughout the shopMonitor and drive cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage, and reworkLead and promote safety initiatives, participates in the company safety committeeParticipates in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; ensure employees receive adequate training prior to operating any of the manufacturing equipment and that they follow the standard operating procedures and work instructionsCommunicate expectations, measure, and assess employee performance experience 1-4 years skills High School diploma or equivalentTwo-year Technical degree and business courses4+ years' experience with precision CNC manufacturing equipment, materials, processes, and systems in versatile manufacturing environments strongly preferred2-5 years of leadership experience with teams of 10 employees or greater preferred education High School share this job.

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