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Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for our 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role involves directly supervising 30-50 employees in a production department, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning and directing work, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities:

+ Analyze work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules to meet internal and external needs.

+ Compute stock and supplies required for operations based on production schedules and requisition materials from storage.

+ Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders for workers and assign duties.

+ Plan material flow through department and develop physical layout of machines according to work orders.

+ Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.

+ Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.

+ Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards.

+ Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

+ Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

+ Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.

+ Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.

+ Maintain time and production records.

+ Develop capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.

+ Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

+ Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

+ One to three years of related experience and/or training.

+ Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

+ Experience in scheduling.

+ Experience with performance management.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

+ 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

+ Experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Management, Plant Management, General Management.

+ Knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Supervision, Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive benefits package and a family-oriented management style locally. Join a global company that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment.

Work Environment:

+ The work environment is not climate-controlled and requires flexibility on shifts.

+ Supervisors must be open to working other shifts when necessary for coverage or if there are department changes.

+ Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and personal tools are required.

Job Type & Location:

+ This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Additional Information:

+ 2 openings available. One opening will be for 2nd shift and the other opening will be for 3rd shift.

+ 2nd shift schedule: 3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday.

+ 3rd shift schedule: 11pm-7:30am, Monday-Friday.

+ Pay: $60-$65k.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.