Lightship
manufacturing
ProductionSupervisor
“Production Supervisor at Lightship. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management. Plan and direct daily production activities. Lead, coach, and develop a team”
What You'll Achieve.
meet scheduled output targets; reduce waste and improve output; implement corrective actions promptly; ensure daily goals are met
Industry & Context.
root-cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of supervisory experience in a relevant manufacturing environment, Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of ~20 or more technicians/associates in a fast-paced production setting, 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)
Nice to Have
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)
What You'll Do.
Plan and direct daily production activities
Monitor line efficiency
Ensure all units are built to specification
Build and champion a zero-incident safety culture
Coordinate with Planning
Lead or participate in Kaizen events
Investigate near-misses and complete reports
Track and report key production KPIs
Ensure accurate completion of build sheets
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering
and adherence to company
Participate in daily standup meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality on process changes and new product introductions; Demonstrated experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams in a technical environment
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