Job ID: JL133818728
Location: Columbus, GA
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 07/28/2026
Production Supervisor
$70,000–$74,000 annually | Day Shift / Onsite | Temp-Perm
$70,000–$74,000 annually | Day Shift / Onsite | Temp-Perm
What Matters Most
• Compensation $70,000–$74,000 annually
• Schedule: Day shift, full-time
• Location: Columbus, GA
• Temp to Perm opportunity with leadership growth and long-term advancement potential
• 401(k) with company match and company pension plan
• Continuing education opportunities
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, 401(k), direct deposit, and our referral bonus program.
• Compensation $70,000–$74,000 annually
• Schedule: Day shift, full-time
• Location: Columbus, GA
• Temp to Perm opportunity with leadership growth and long-term advancement potential
• 401(k) with company match and company pension plan
• Continuing education opportunities
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, 401(k), direct deposit, and our referral bonus program.
Job Description
The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role leads plant employees, monitors production performance, supports training and development, and ensures production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can balance safety, productivity, accountability, and team development.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role leads plant employees, monitors production performance, supports training and development, and ensures production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can balance safety, productivity, accountability, and team development.
Responsibilities
• Plan and oversee daily production activities to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing operations
• Lead, coach, and develop plant employees to support productivity, quality, and safety standards
• Monitor production schedules and staffing to optimize resources and meet production targets
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment and production processes
• Track production progress, identify delays or issues, and implement corrective action as needed
• Hold team members accountable through clear feedback, coaching, and fair disciplinary practices
• Supervise employee relations, scheduling, training, evaluations, and conflict resolution
• Analyze production data and floor performance to identify trends, improve workflow, and reduce downtime
• Monitor daily KPIs and communicate expectations clearly to the team
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet customer expectations and resolve operational issues
• Oversee completion of routine preventive maintenance for production equipment
• Maintain and enforce safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
• Foster a team-oriented culture focused on accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Plan and oversee daily production activities to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing operations
• Lead, coach, and develop plant employees to support productivity, quality, and safety standards
• Monitor production schedules and staffing to optimize resources and meet production targets
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment and production processes
• Track production progress, identify delays or issues, and implement corrective action as needed
• Hold team members accountable through clear feedback, coaching, and fair disciplinary practices
• Supervise employee relations, scheduling, training, evaluations, and conflict resolution
• Analyze production data and floor performance to identify trends, improve workflow, and reduce downtime
• Monitor daily KPIs and communicate expectations clearly to the team
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet customer expectations and resolve operational issues
• Oversee completion of routine preventive maintenance for production equipment
• Maintain and enforce safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
• Foster a team-oriented culture focused on accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2–4 years of related production, manufacturing, or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example and develop effective teams
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and results-driven mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement preferred
• General knowledge of ISO quality systems preferred
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• OSHA 10-hour training preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2–4 years of related production, manufacturing, or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example and develop effective teams
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and results-driven mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement preferred
• General knowledge of ISO quality systems preferred
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• OSHA 10-hour training preferred
Benefits and Perks
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Trust Plan with company match
• Company pension plan
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Health insurance and additional employee benefits
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Trust Plan with company match
• Company pension plan
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Health insurance and additional employee benefits
Your New Organization
Our client is a leading manufacturing organization committed to delivering quality products, maintaining high safety standards, and creating a collaborative work environment. With multiple production and distribution facilities across North America, the company values operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
Our client is a leading manufacturing organization committed to delivering quality products, maintaining high safety standards, and creating a collaborative work environment. With multiple production and distribution facilities across North America, the company values operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The salary range for this position is $70,000–$74,000 annually, excluding bonuses, benefits, or other compensation. Final compensation will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
