Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Liebherr Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of non-exempt employees in Liebherr Production Manufacturing. This includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising daily activities of an assigned shift and functional area to achieve performance goals and metrics within Production Department. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for processing materials and manufacturing mining equipment components, while maintaining a high level of productivity and quality.
- For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
- Analyze and manage daily schedules and work orders. Organize resources to ensure accuracy, completeness, on-time delivery, and product preservation.
- Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve Production processes and quality of products produced. Provide interpretation of specifications, engineering drawings, and work orders to Production team as necessary.
- Ensure all employees are adequately trained in all departmental functions.
- Maintain and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- Maintain involvement in problem-solving and team-building opportunities with employees.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective-actions as necessary.
- Continuously coach and follow-up with employees to ensure performance meets company standards/expectations.
- Conduct routine audits; take corrective and preventative actions as necessary.
- Build positive relationships with peers, other departments, and customers.
- Maintain OSHA regulatory compliance within federal, state, and local laws.
- Participate in special projects and in other areas of Manufacturing as necessary.
- Schedule maintenance and repair to factory equipment in order to maintain safety and efficiency objectives.
Supervisory Duties:
- Directly supervise 20 - 25 production employees in respective production areas.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Production team.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree and 2 years of experience supervising or leading technical or manufacturing employees, preferred 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Our Offer
Pay Range: $76,000 - $86,000
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Thomas Steele