Operations Supervisor
Core
First-line people leader overseeing day-to-day execution of a defined value stream in a manufacturing environment, ensuring teams operate safely, meet takt time and schedule targets, and deliver high-quality output.
Role type
Senior IC Operations Supervisor
Builds
Production output in assigned work center
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Operations
Required skills
People leadership, Safety compliance, Takt time management, Performance tracking, Root cause analysis, Lean/5S principles (via careerplan.io/jobs/4244106009-operations-supervisor-at-industrialelectricmanufacturing)
Preferred skills
Coaching & performance management, Conflict resolution, Visual factory principles, Fast-paced prioritization
Technologies
ERP, Excel, Production dashboards
Responsibilities
Lead daily execution of production activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets; Supervise, coach, and evaluate Team Leads and Operators; Monitor and track performance against key metrics (output, defects, rework, attendance, downtime); Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure work center readiness; Enforce safety protocols, 5S practices, and operational policies; Support onboarding, cross-training, and upskilling of team members; Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC