Production Supervisor
Orion Talent
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Harrisonburg, VA · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating sales, design, production, fabricating, warehouse, and shipping activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of customer orders within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position oversees specialty product projects from inception through delivery, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, customer specifications, and operational deadlines are consistently met. Responsibilities include managing specialty product projects, coordinating production timelines, communicating project requirements, and serving as a primary point of contact throughout the manufacturing process. The Production Supervisor will oversee material inspections, equipment readiness, assembly processes, and finished-product quality while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and design requirements. Additional responsibilities include developing project management tools, identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving production efficiency, resolving escalated customer quality concerns, and participating in production planning meetings. The position requires effective collaboration across multiple departments, strong frontline leadership, and a commitment to workplace safety, accountability, employee development, and continuous improvement.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
High school diploma or GED
Relevant manufacturing, production, fabricating, packaging, or closely related industrial experience
Previous production, fabricating, or frontline supervisory or leadership experience
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, quality standards, and safety procedures
Working knowledge of production machinery, manufacturing methods, and operational procedures
Ability to supervise and coordinate production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to manage specialty product projects from inception through delivery
Ability to coordinate production schedules, project timelines, and customer requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with sales, design, warehouse, production, fabricating, and shipping departments
Ability to review customer specifications and ensure production meets quality and design requirements
Ability to inspect materials, equipment, assembly processes, and finished products for quality
Ability to identify production issues and implement effective corrective actions
Strong organizational