Production Supervisor

This is an exciting time to be joining Delta Star!

We are Delta Star! The largest, American-owned medium power transformer manufacturer in the United States and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformers and mobile power substations in North America.

We are an industry-leader that has harnessed the power of electricity to reliably connect you to an essential part of modern-day life. Giving you the peace of mind you deserve to go out and make the world a better place!

Summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for managing personnel, materials, equipment, and production schedules while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. If you are a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll oversee a team of production employees, ensuring work is completed according to safety, quality, delivery, and performance expectations. You’ll coordinate resources, execute production plans, develop employees, and remove barriers that impact productivity. Working closely with Production Management and cross-functional teams, you’ll help drive continuous improvement and support Delta Star’s commitment to operational excellence.

A Day in the Life

Your day may begin with reviewing production schedules, staffing levels, and operational priorities. Throughout the shift, you’ll monitor workflow, address production challenges, coach employees, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. You’ll collaborate with leadership, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain production targets. You’ll also track key performance metrics, support employee development, and communicate priorities to keep the team focused and engaged.

Specific Duties

• Supervise a medium to large team of employees engaged in manufacturing and production operations.
• Ensure the effective utilization of personnel, materials, equipment, and resources.
• Execute production schedules and meet operational goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and promote a clean, organized work environment.
• Keep management informed of operational developments, challenges, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, management, and union representatives where applicable.
• Administer and support compliance with local labor agreements when applicable.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop employees to maximize engagement and performance.
• Hold employees accountable to established standards, expectations, and company policies.
• Empower team members to identify improvements and eliminate operational constraints.
• Support current and future assembly and fabrication processes through employee engagement and process improvement efforts.
• Reduce waste by identifying value-added activities and eliminating non-value-added work.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics and implement improvements as needed.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement throughout the production team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a strong people leader with manufacturing experience, sound decision-making abilities, and a passion for developing teams. The ideal candidate can balance production demands with employee engagement while consistently delivering results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Position Requirements

• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment (union and/or non-union).
• Demonstrated experience solving complex manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Proven track record of accountability, attention to detail, and leadership effectiveness.
• Experience working in fast-paced production environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production systems.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate long-range production plans into actionable daily and weekly priorities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Moderate computer proficiency and familiarity with production reporting systems.
• Self-motivated with a high level of accountability and ownership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety performance and compliance
• Production output and schedule attainment
• Quality performance and defect reduction
• Labor productivity and efficiency
• Employee engagement, retention, and development
• Waste reduction and continuous improvement results
• Compliance with production procedures and quality standards
• Housekeeping and workplace organization

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required.

Why Join Us?

At Delta Star, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional service. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Our retirement offerings vary by location but include employer contributions to retirement plans, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a corporate bonus plan.

You'll also enjoy paid time off, sick pay, floating holidays, and access to programs such as flexible spending accounts or similar consumer benefits. Additionally, we provide education assistance to help you grow in your career.

At Delta Star, we're committed to helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Compensation for this position will be determined within the posted salary range based on factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, market competitiveness, skills, and certifications. For union-represented roles, pay is established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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