Production Supervisor
- Plan and direct daily production activities to meet scheduled output targets
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of :20+ production associates through daily huddles, clear expectations, and timely feedback
- Monitor line efficiency, cycle times, and throughput; identify and eliminate bottlenecks proactively
- Ensure all units are built to specification, conducting in-process quality checks and driving root-cause analysis for defects and rework
- Build and champion a zero-incident safety culture through process; Job Hazards Assessments ( JHAs), Lock-out tag-out (LOTO) compliance, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure materials and tooling are available on time
- Lead or participate in Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and lean manufacturing projects to reduce waste and improve output
- Investigate near-misses and incidents; complete reports and implement corrective actions promptly
- Track and report key production KPIs examples include; units per shift, scrap rate, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery
- Ensure accurate completion of build sheets, work orders, and quality documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality on process changes and new product introductions
- Manage attendance, timekeeping, and adherence to company policies; escalate as appropriate
- Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a relevant manufacturing environment. Examples include: Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of :20 or more technicians/associates in a fast-paced production setting
- Strong understanding of quality management systems, engineering drawings, and production scheduling
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams in a technical environment
- Proficiency with Google Workspace tools
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Experience in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment where processes, systems, and standards were being defined in real time
- Proven ability to build production documentation from scratch, including SOPs, work instructions, and build sheets
- Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean manufacturing experience with a demonstrated ability to implement structured programs on floors that lacked prior process maturity, not just sustain existing ones
- Track record of establishing people systems such as: shift handoff protocols, escalation paths, attendance accountability, and team meeting cadences
- Experience partnering with Engineering and Quality to formalize processes during active production
- Experience with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
- 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
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