1st Shift Production Supervisor

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Carson City, NV

15h

About The Position

PURPOSE: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees day-to-day production activities, ensures adherence to quality and process standards, and drives productivity, cost control, and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor leads through frontline supervision and/or department leads and is accountable for achieving operational targets while fostering a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing, business, accounting, mathematics, or statistics preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control.
• Basic financial and budgeting acumen, including earned hours, labor efficiency, and cost awareness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, drive results through others, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Proficiency with computer systems including spreadsheets, production tracking, inventory, and planning tools.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business preferred.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain a safe, injury-free work environment through training, coaching, and enforcement of safe work practices.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures and maintain consistent housekeeping standards.
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules, customer requirements, and capacity.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and quality control requirements.
• Monitor throughput, earned hours, and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
• Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Interview, select, and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.
• Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
• Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
• Utilize financial, production, and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, based on performance.
• 80 hours of paid time off annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED