Supervisors of Production Workers - EXP
Job Description
Lead the Line. Inspire a Team. Drive Manufacturing Excellence as a Production Workers Supervisor!
Join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of HVAC manufacturing.
Location: Charlotte, NC Payrate: $32/hour | Schedule: 3rd Shift
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading HVAC manufacturing company to hire an experienced Production Workers Supervisor who is passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams.
In this leadership role, you'll oversee a team of 60–80 production employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. You'll play a key role in coaching employees, improving production performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys helping teams succeed, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Production Workers Supervisor, you'll lead daily production activities while empowering your team to achieve operational goals and deliver exceptional results.
Your responsibilities will include:
Own a zero-incident culture; ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with EHS standards
Conduct daily 5S & safety walks, identify hazards, and drive immediate countermeasures
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
Reinforce safe behaviors through coaching and accountability
Lead multiple air-cooled assembly lines to achieve daily/weekly production targets
Manage labor allocation to meet takt time and adapt to product variability
Escalate and remove constraints impacting throughput in real time
Ensure effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities
Enforce adherence to standard work and quality processes
Drive containment and resolution of defects; partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
Lead root cause problem solving (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to eliminate recurring issues
Support layered process audits and drive accountability for findings
Identify and execute opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, and flow
Support and lead kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities
Sustain and improve 5S standards across all areas of responsibility
Partner with Industrial Engineering to optimize line balance and standard work
Directly lead and develop a team of hourly operators and team leads
Set clear expectations, provide daily feedback, and conduct performance management
Build team capability through training, cross-training, and skills development
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and ownership
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues
Ensure material availability and escalate shortages impacting production
Support new product introductions, equipment ramp-ups, and process changes
Drive key metrics: safety, quality (FPY, defects), delivery (attainment), and cost (labor efficiency)
Lead daily tier meetings and ensure issues are tracked, prioritized, and closed
Maintain accurate production reporting and visual management
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (standard work, 5S, kaizen, visual management)
• Familiarity with brazing, leak testing, electrical systems, and final test processes
• Experience with MES systems and production tracking tools.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Take the Lead—Apply Today!
If you're an experienced manufacturing supervisor ready to inspire teams, improve operations, and help build industry-leading HVAC products, this is your opportunity.
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career with PDS Tech Commercial!
Pay Details: $32.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
