Production Supervisor

Location: Bakersfield, CA
Pay: $33.00/hour ($68,500 annually) DOE
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Overtime as Required
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

Key Staffing is currently seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join a growing manufacturing organization in Bakersfield, CA. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, leading assigned work teams, and ensuring a safe, productive, and quality-driven work environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong manufacturing background who excels at coaching employees, driving continuous improvement, maintaining production schedules, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead, motivate, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations while ensuring production schedules and customer deadlines are met.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct employee coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and disciplinary conversations as needed.

• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, efficiency, and work order costs to identify improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate workflow between departments to ensure efficient production and timely completion of work orders.

• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve skills, performance, and career growth.

• Communicate production expectations, department goals, and company objectives clearly and effectively.

• Lead daily team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives while encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving.

• Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.

• Develop and maintain standardized work procedures that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.

• Monitor department metrics related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, operating procedures, and work instructions.

• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support operational goals and business objectives.

• Recognize and reward employee accomplishments while promoting a positive, respectful, and accountable work culture.

• Perform additional supervisory and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including experience in a Lead or Supervisory role.

• Previous experience supervising production employees in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with production scheduling, workflow coordination, and labor management.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.

• Demonstrated experience improving productivity, quality, and operational performance.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and team-building abilities.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate degree or technical/vocational training preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel.

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing best practices and continuous improvement experience.

• Experience leading safety initiatives and promoting a strong safety culture.

• Knowledge of production metrics, labor utilization, and cost management.

• Proven success leading teams through process improvements and operational change.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing as required.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving equipment.

• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends as business needs require.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive starting pay of $33.00/hour ($68,500 annually)

• Opportunity for long-term career growth

• Leadership position with a respected manufacturing company

• Stable full-time schedule with overtime opportunities

• Collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement