Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Full-Time | Manufacturing | Gulf Coast RegionOur client is a well-established composites manufacturer with deep roots in advanced fabrication processes and a long-standing role as a critical supplier to the U.S. Navy. They are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and develop a skilled production team in a high-quality, defense-adjacent manufacturing environment.Essential Job RequirementsKnow each employee's strengths and weaknesses and provide consistent, supportive leadership across different personalitiesAbility to recruit new talent, conduct interviews, and participate in job fairsCoach, mentor, and when necessary, offboard employeesLeverage team strengths and develop areas of improvement to build effective production teamsMake sound decisions regarding both product quality and people managementConduct 30/60/90-day reviews and annual performance evaluations in a timely mannerExecute cross-training strategies to support employee development and fulfill operational needsEnsure production deadlines are met and quality standards are maintainedEnforce company policies and proceduresOrganize, monitor, and manage production workflow; track budgeted hoursMaintain and update manufacturing instructions and perform redlines when neededAdapt to shifting project priorities and use effective delegation to manage challengesMaintain clear interdepartmental communication on project status and needsBuild trusted relationships across departments and reinforce a positive company cultureMaintain a clean, organized work environmentUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required due to the nature of the workMust be 18 years of age or olderPreferred QualificationsExperience managing time and attendanceBasic MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to lead weekly safety meetingsHands-on leader willing to work alongside the team when neededActive listening skills and an open, approachable management styleTakes ownership of the process; knows when to pause and seek guidanceLeadership and Interpersonal SkillsLeadership and Team Development: motivate, coach, and develop employees toward performance goals and career growthCommunication: strong verbal and written skills for cross-functional collaboration and clear expectation-settingProblem-Solving: proactive in identifying issues and implementing practical solutions in a fast-paced environmentAdaptability: manages shifting priorities and production changes without sacrificing qualityConflict Resolution: handles employee concerns and workplace challenges fairly and professionallyDecision-Making: makes timely, informed decisions balancing production, safety, and complianceAccountability and Integrity: holds self and team responsible for commitments and adherence to policyPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for 10+ hours; climb ladders; work in confined spacesLift, push, pull, or carry loads up to approximately 50 poundsBend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach as requiredClose and distance vision, color vision, depth perception