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Operations Supervisor
Location: Cambridge, OH – relocation assistance will be offered if needed
Direct-Hire & Full-Time
Growth Potential, Great Benefits & 401K
We are seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead frontline manufacturing teams in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives on solving problems, developing people, and optimizing plant operations through data, safety, and process discipline.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production facility.
- Proven mechanical and/or electrical aptitude in an industrial equipment or processing environment.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.
- Comfortable working 12-hour swing/rotating shifts, including weekends. 6am-6pm for 4 days, then off for 4 days. Then 6pm-6am for 4 days, then off for 4 days.
- Ability to operate in variable temperature environments (hot and cold).
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable driving change management initiatives and leading by example.
- Experience in a union environment preferred.
Essential Duties:
- Promote a safety-first culture through active coaching, engagement, and hazard mitigation strategies.
- Provide leadership, training, and daily support to production team members to foster professional growth and teamwork.
- Drive equipment uptime through hands-on support of troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordination with maintenance teams.
- Own and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational targets for quality, delivery, and cost are met.
- Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives using tools like Lean, 5S, and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate across departments to enhance plant operations, reduce downtime, and improve production efficiency.
- Foster a culture of accountability, adaptability, and high performance.
- Support standard operating procedures, audits, and process optimization efforts.
- Perform other related duties and cross-functional support as assigned.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
