Manufacturing company in the Perham, MN area is seeking an entry level Production Supervisor to join their operations team and overseen night shift operations. This is a foundational leadership role designed for an "emerging leader"—someone who may be a recent university graduate with an interest in manufacturing or a professional with early-career leadership experience looking to pivot into the industry. This will be a M-F 11p-7a shift. The successful candidate will focus on learning their production processes from the ground up while taking immediate responsibility for team morale, safety compliance, and daily output. This role is a direct pipeline for future management opportunities within the company.

Responsibilities Team Leadership:

Oversee the daily activities of a production shift, ensuring team members are stationed effectively and understand their daily targets.

Operational Oversight:

Monitor production lines to ensure quality standards are met and output remains on schedule.

Safety & Compliance:

Enforce all safety protocols and PPE requirements, conducting regular floor audits to maintain a "zero-incident" environment.

Training & Coaching:

Assist in onboarding new hires and providing ongoing coaching to associates to improve technical skills and performance.

Problem Solving:

Identify equipment or workflow bottlenecks and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to implement quick, effective solutions.

Reporting:

Maintain accurate logs of production metrics, attendance, and quality incidents using our internal management software.

Continuous Improvement:

Participate in Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and optimize floor efficiency.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.

Experience:

0-2 years of experience. We are specifically looking for candidates with demonstrated leadership potential, which may include internships, military service, athletic captaincy, or previous roles as a shift lead in retail or hospitality.

Communication Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver clear instructions and provide constructive feedback to a diverse workforce.

Technical Aptitude:

A quick learner who is comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and eager to master manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Adaptability:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, loud, and physical environment; must be comfortable standing for long periods and working flexible hours if needed.

Critical Thinking:

A proactive mindset with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure when production challenges arise. #jdp