Production Supervisor

HiFyve is hiring a 1st Shift Production Supervisor for a manufacturing facility!



Salary: $55,000 - $75,000/year

Shift Options:

1st Shift: Full-time day shift schedule

Location: Little Canada, MN 55126

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and support production team members to achieve daily production goals.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Train and onboard new employees on job duties, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop employee growth plans.
• Partner with Maintenance to coordinate equipment startup, shutdown, and preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with Scheduling to ensure materials and production needs are met.
• Work closely with Human Resources to address employee questions, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, employee documentation, and payroll-related information.
• Investigate and document workplace incidents and serve as a first responder for safety events.
• Support process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
• Ensure smooth communication and transition between shifts.
• Step into production roles when needed to support business operations.
• Monitor production operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Identify issues and communicate concerns to appropriate team members.
• Maintain a positive and productive manufacturing environment.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience with employee training and performance management.
• Plastics manufacturing or recycled materials experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Leadership, Production Control, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Scheduling, and Human Resources teams.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Frequent movement around the production floor to monitor operations and support employees.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as needed.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, and continuous production activity.
• Ability to safely interact with production equipment and employees.
• Ability to assist with production tasks when needed.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work a consistent 1st shift schedule.