Production Supervisor in at Taber Industries

About Taber Industries

For more than 90 years, Taber Industries has been engineering and manufacturing innovative, high-quality solutions for customers around the world. Our products support critical applications across aerospace, defense, space, automotive, industrial, research, and materials testing industries where precision, quality, and reliability are essential.

From concept and design through manufacturing, assembly, testing, calibration, and repair, we are committed to delivering products that perform in the world's most demanding environments. At Taber Industries, you'll join a team that values innovation, craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building products that make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations and leading team members to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Working closely with employees, Engineering, and other departments, you'll manage production resources, maintain efficient workflows, support employee development, and ensure production requirements and company expectations are met.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with mechanical aptitude and an understanding of production processes, lean manufacturing, and inventory control. Your work will directly support operational efficiency, product quality, employee development, and the achievement of production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and develop team members by assigning work, monitoring performance, providing training, and supporting employee retention.
• Address employee relations matters, attendance concerns, complaints, performance issues, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure adequate staffing and production resources to meet schedules, optimize workflow, and achieve departmental objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute cross-training plans to support workforce flexibility and production requirements.
• Monitor production workflow and adjust resources as necessary to meet delivery schedules and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate material records, including scrap reporting, production quantities, inventory transactions, and lot documentation.
• Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy procedures, and documentation of nonconformances.
• Provide oversight of material handling activities as needed.
• Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic, and manual production equipment.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance and prepare requisitions for new machines, tools, and equipment, including cost justification.
• Audit team members' work to verify components meet established requirements and quality plans.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and work practices, collaborating with Engineering to revise procedures when necessary.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures, company policies, quality standards, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead problem-solving efforts to improve workflow, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate production records, metrics, and documentation to support operational performance and decision-making.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to direct, motivate, train, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational, time management, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and apply sound judgment.
• Knowledge of production principles and practices, lean manufacturing, and inventory control.
• Ability to interpret production requirements and coordinate resources to meet schedules and delivery commitments.
• Knowledge of measurement tools and the ability to understand and communicate technical information.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate production, inventory, and performance records.
• Ability to make sound decisions, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize competing operational needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees and cross-functional departments to resolve problems and improve processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience using SyteLine ERP is preferred.
• Experience with production scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, scrap reporting, and material documentation.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing employees, managing performance, and implementing cross-training programs.
• Experience overseeing manufacturing equipment, maintenance activities, and quality requirements.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout the manufacturing environment to monitor production activities and support team members.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while following applicable safety procedures and company policies.

Why Join Taber Industries?

We believe our employees are the foundation of our success. When you join Taber Industries, you'll become part of a team that values quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions (where applicable)
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• New York State Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• A stable company with over 90 years of manufacturing excellence

Hiring Process

Qualified candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process can expect to complete:

• Phone and/or in-person interview(s)
• PLUM Talent Assessment
• Background check
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screening
• Government Contract Requirement

Due to government contract requirements and applicable U.S. export control regulations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. Employment authorization through a visa or employer sponsorship does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taber Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.