Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Grimes, IA

Salary: $70,000–$80,000/yearA growing manufacturing company in the Grimes area is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day production operations and a frontline manufacturing team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, developing employees, solving problems, and keeping production moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities: Lead and supervise production employees across manufacturing and material handling Manage daily staffing, scheduling, attendance, and overtime Ensure daily and weekly production goals are met Monitor productivity, quality, equipment downtime, and workflow Coach, train, and develop employees Address performance and attendance issues when needed Promote and enforce workplace safety expectations Work closely with maintenance, quality, engineering, supply chain, and other departments Lead daily start-up meetings and communicate production priorities Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and improve processes Support continuous improvement initiatives Maintain accurate production, quality, and labor documentation

What We're Looking For: Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience Comfortable managing performance, attendance, and accountability Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced production environment Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Understanding of manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity expectations Experience with Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement practices is a plus