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Job Title: Production Supervisor
Position Reports To: Plant Manager
Department: Production
FLSA: Exempt
Who is Rensa Filtration?
Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in-class solutions in the United States and Canada that keep environments safe and industries thriving.
What We Do
- We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media.
- We drive innovation in air filtration – by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today’s world demands – to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve.
What you will do:
The Plant Production Supervisor is a hands‑on leader responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across multiple production departments. This role oversees 5–7 Production Team Leads with a total span of control of approximately 30 employees. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, confident decision-maker, and a leader who develops people while holding the team to high performance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Development
- Provide daily leadership to Production Team Leads and line-level team members
- Coach, mentor, and develop team leads into stronger leaders and problem solvers
- Foster a positive, high-performance culture with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Conduct daily shift huddles, assign tasks, and communicate production priorities
Production Operations
- Ensure production meets weekly, daily, and hourly output goals with consistent follow-up and adjustment
- Monitor workflow across multiple departments and balance resources as needed
- Ensure employee adherence to standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
- Troubleshoot production issues quickly and implement corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency
- Lead and participate in improvement events and problem-solving activities
- Utilize data, metrics and visual management to drive performance
- Support and encourage 5S practices
Administrative & Reporting
- Track and report performance metrics including output, labor, scrap and downtime
- Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for documentation, communication and reporting.
- Conduct performance reviews and participate in hiring, onboarding and training efforts
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar production environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions
- Demonstrated success leading teams and holding others accountable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time on the production flow
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Coaching
- Ownership & Accountability
- Communication
- Multi-tasking & Prioritization
- Desire to win / Results Oriented
- Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Education & Experience:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including 1+ year in a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in production software, reporting tools, or ERP systems preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours or shifts as needed.
What Rensa provides:
- Paid Time Off
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life / Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Short/Long-Term Disability / Buy-Up Short/Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Employee Assistant Program
Working Conditions:
Office Environment: This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must be able to access and navigate office and production areas as needed. Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 20 pounds may be required, such as boxes, office supplies, or product samples. The position may also involve regular interaction with internal teams, vendors, and logistics personnel, requiring effective verbal and written communication skills. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility based on operational needs.
Note: The above working conditions are subject to change based on company policies and the nature of specific projects or assignments. Any modifications or updates will be communicated in a timely manner.
EEO Statement:
We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Rensa Filtration is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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