The Production Supervisor will oversee employees in production departments, focusing on training, motivation, and discipline. This role requires maintaining a professional and respectful work environment while ensuring confidentiality in supervisory and management matters.
ResponsibilitiesMentor, lead, and provide direction for employees.Recommend procedures, systems, equipment, and machinery alterations to reduce costs, resolve problems, ensure product quality, reduce scrap, and improve production efficiency.Initiate work orders for maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and vehicles.Audit hourly employee’s timecards for accuracy and update payroll electronic timecards.Administer and enforce company rules, regulations, and policies.Ensure compliance with safety programs and represent the company in first step grievance proceedings.Evaluate employee performance and establish goals and objectives for manufacturing techniques.Maintain established housekeeping standards.Control the handling and use of materials used in the production process, especially those known to be toxic and/or hazardous.Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products not meeting standards.Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsHigh School or Equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.2 or more years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.Ability to read and understand production schedules and production cards.Proficiency in using a bar code reader.Ability to work independently, as a team, and interact with both internal and external customers.Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent time management, project coordination, and organizational skills.Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for business decisions.Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, as well as calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Additional Skills & QualificationsMust be 18 years or older due to work environment and labor laws.Strong team building and participation skills.Ability to teach and demonstrate oral and written communication skills.Capability to communicate with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.Why Work Here?
The company fosters entrepreneurship and growth, offering professional development opportunities at all levels. The diverse and solid management base, coupled with efficient manufacturing capabilities, makes it a leader within its industry. The company's philosophy emphasizes close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Work Environment
The work environment is very industrial and involves heavy manufacturing activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Kent, Washington
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.
Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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