{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eaa13cc766cd37d6e38af38e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eaa13cc766cd37d6e38af38e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eaa13cc766cd37d6e38af38e","title":"Production Supervisor","description":"LiquidStack is a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions supporting high-performance computing, AI, and data center environments. As demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow, we are expanding our manufacturing operations to support new products, increased production volumes, and evolving customer requirements.\nWe are seeking a Production Supervisor to support and lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while helping develop and improve the processes needed to scale our production capabilities.\nThis is a hands‑on manufacturing leadership role for someone who understands Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, New Product Introduction, and process development and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has experience working in a startup, high‑growth, or scaling manufacturing environment and is comfortable helping build processes while also managing daily production needs.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nManufacturing Operations\n\nManage day-to-day manufacturing activities to support safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery.\n\nLead and support production employees, establishing clear expectations around safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.\n\nMonitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and workflow.\n\nIdentify production bottlenecks and work with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.\n\nSupport production scheduling, staffing, training, and resource planning.\n\nEstablish and maintain standardized work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.\n\nEnsure manufacturing activities are performed consistently and according to established quality and safety requirements.\n\nLean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement\n\nApply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate waste.\n\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, rework, downtime, waste, and production delays.\n\nUse structured problem‑solving tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.\n\nSupport Lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and process flow improvements.\n\nTrack manufacturing KPIs and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.\n\nHelp establish a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the manufacturing team.\n\nNew Product Introduction & Process Development\n\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as products transition from development into manufacturing.\n\nPartner with Engineering and Quality to ensure new products are ready for production.\n\nAssist with prototype, pilot, and production builds and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability.\n\nDevelop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly methods, tooling, and fixtures.\n\nWork with Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) considerations.\n\nHelp identify and resolve manufacturing issues during product development and production ramp‑up.\n\nSupport the transition of new products from development into stable, repeatable production.\n\nProduction Scaling\n\nSupport manufacturing growth as production volumes and product requirements increase.\n\nHelp identify additional equipment, tooling, staffing, and process requirements needed to support production growth.\n\nImprove production flow and manufacturing processes as the organization scales.\n\nSupport the implementation of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.\n\nHelp establish scalable processes that can accommodate changing production volumes and customer requirements.\n\nCross‑Functional Collaboration\n\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance.\n\nWork closely with Quality to address defects, corrective actions, and process improvements.\n\nCollaborate with Supply Chain to address material availability and production constraints.\n\nCommunicate production issues, performance, and improvement opportunities to leadership.\n\nParticipate in NPI and engineering change activities to ensure manufacturing requirements are considered.\n\nLead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees.\n\nProvide training and guidance on standardized work, safety, quality, and Lean Manufacturing practices.\n\nFoster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous‑improvement‑focused team environment.\n\nSupport hiring, onboarding, and development of manufacturing personnel as the organization grows.\n\nSPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES\nWhat You Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.\n\n5–7 years of manufacturing experience, with demonstrated experience in a production or manufacturing leadership environment.\n\nDemonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.\n\nExperience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products from development into production.\n\nExperience developing, improving, or implementing manufacturing processes.\n\nExperience working in a startup, high‑growth, or scaling manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, quality, and operational efficiency.\n\nExperience with root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving.\n\nWorking knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, standard work, 5‑Why, Fishbone, and other Lean/Six Sigma tools.\n\nExperience creating or improving work instructions, process documentation, and standardized work.\n\nAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and work with Engineering on manufacturability issues.\n\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.\n\nStrong organizational and problem‑solving skills.\n\nComfortable working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced manufacturing environment where processes and priorities may change as the company grows.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with electro‑mechanical or complex hardware manufacturing.\n\nExperience in HVAC, thermal management, data center infrastructure, industrial equipment, electronics, or similar industries.\n\nExperience with DFM/DFA.\n\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems.\n\nExperience with production metrics and manufacturing reporting.\n\nExperience supporting production ramp‑up or new manufacturing lines.\n\nExperience with tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, or manufacturing equipment.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\n\nIn this role, success means:\n\nProduction runs safely, efficiently, and consistently.\n\nManufacturing processes are clearly documented and standardized.\n\nNew products transition smoothly from development into production.\n\nLean and Six Sigma principles are actively used to improve operations.\n\nProduction issues are identified, investigated, and resolved effectively.\n\nManufacturing processes continue to improve as LiquidStack scales.\n\nThe manufacturing team is engaged, accountable, and focused on quality and continuous improvement.\n\nFlexible. 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As demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow, we are expanding our manufacturing operations to support new products, increased production volumes, and evolving customer requirements.\nWe are seeking a Production Supervisor to support and lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while helping develop and improve the processes needed to scale our production capabilities.\nThis is a hands‑on manufacturing leadership role for someone who understands Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, New Product Introduction, and process development and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has experience working in a startup, high‑growth, or scaling manufacturing environment and is comfortable helping build processes while also managing daily production needs.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nManufacturing Operations\n\nManage day-to-day manufacturing activities to support safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery.\n\nLead and support production employees, establishing clear expectations around safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.\n\nMonitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and workflow.\n\nIdentify production bottlenecks and work with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.\n\nSupport production scheduling, staffing, training, and resource planning.\n\nEstablish and maintain standardized work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.\n\nEnsure manufacturing activities are performed consistently and according to established quality and safety requirements.\n\nLean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement\n\nApply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate waste.\n\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, rework, downtime, waste, and production delays.\n\nUse structured problem‑solving tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.\n\nSupport Lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and process flow improvements.\n\nTrack manufacturing KPIs and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.\n\nHelp establish a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the manufacturing team.\n\nNew Product Introduction & Process Development\n\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as products transition from development into manufacturing.\n\nPartner with Engineering and Quality to ensure new products are ready for production.\n\nAssist with prototype, pilot, and 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requirements.\n\nCross‑Functional Collaboration\n\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production performance.\n\nWork closely with Quality to address defects, corrective actions, and process improvements.\n\nCollaborate with Supply Chain to address material availability and production constraints.\n\nCommunicate production issues, performance, and improvement opportunities to leadership.\n\nParticipate in NPI and engineering change activities to ensure manufacturing requirements are considered.\n\nLead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees.\n\nProvide training and guidance on standardized work, safety, quality, and Lean Manufacturing practices.\n\nFoster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous‑improvement‑focused team environment.\n\nSupport hiring, onboarding, and development of manufacturing personnel as the organization grows.\n\nSPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES\nWhat You Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.\n\n5–7 years of manufacturing experience, with demonstrated experience in a production or manufacturing leadership environment.\n\nDemonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.\n\nExperience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products from development into production.\n\nExperience developing, improving, or implementing manufacturing processes.\n\nExperience working in a startup, high‑growth, or scaling manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, quality, and operational efficiency.\n\nExperience with root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving.\n\nWorking knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, standard work, 5‑Why, Fishbone, and other Lean/Six Sigma tools.\n\nExperience creating or improving work instructions, process documentation, and 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