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Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.\nWireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wages plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.\nFor more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZA\nThe Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing the daily operations of assigned production teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely manufacture of high-quality products. This role provides frontline leadership for production associates, coordinates workflow, monitors production performance, and drives continuous improvement while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and employee engagement.\nThe Production Supervisor oversees manufacturing operations including fabrication, assembly, material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving support, equipment utilization, and workforce management. This position is responsible for ensuring production schedules are achieved while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, company policies, customer specifications, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations.\nSuccess in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop employees while driving operational excellence. The Production Supervisor is expected to build a high-performing team through coaching, training, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives that support WireCo's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.\nThe Production Supervisor must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):\nTeamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength\nAccountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts\nSelf-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others\nNoble Intent - acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome\nDetermined - takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals\nTransparent - promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for 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equipment (PPE).\nImmediately address unsafe behaviors and hazardous conditions.\nEnsure compliance with environmental regulations and company procedures.\nQuality Management\nEnsure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, standard operating procedures, and documented work instructions.\nVerify production processes consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.\nReview production documentation for completeness and accuracy.\nEnsure nonconforming material is properly identified, contained, documented, and dispositioned.\nPartner with Quality to investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.\nInventory, Materials & Shipping\nCoordinate material flow to support uninterrupted production.\nEnsure accurate inventory transactions and material traceability.\nMonitor raw material availability and communicate shortages.\nSupport shipping and receiving activities to meet customer requirements.\nEnsure proper storage, handling, and identification of materials throughout the manufacturing process.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead and participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives.\nAnalyze production performance data and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.\nImplement standardized work practices and drive operational discipline.\nEncourage employee involvement in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.\nSupport new equipment implementation and process improvements.\nCommunication & Reporting\nConduct daily production meetings and shift handoffs.\nCommunicate production priorities, schedule changes, safety information, and operational updates.\nMaintain accurate production reports, labor records, downtime documentation, and performance metrics.\nCollaborate with leadership to achieve operational objectives.\nPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nDirectly supervises production employees assigned to the department.\nCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.\nResponsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, performance management, disciplinary actions, employee development, and recognition.\nBuilds a culture focused on accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.\n Required Qualifications\n A high school diploma or GED.\nMinimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience, including at least two (2) years in a lead, team lead, trainer, or supervisory leadership role.\nDemonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and workforce management.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and waste reduction principles.\nAbility to interpret production 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