Production Supervisor

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• Production Supervisor Location : Carson, CA (will work in Santa Fe Springs, CA until Carson facility is built) Reports To : Head of Operations – Carson facility Department : Production Employment Type : Full-Time / Exempt About Us Woojin IS America, Inc. (WISA), headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is a fast-growing manufacturer specializing in electric equipment for rolling stock and light rail vehicles .
• We proudly serve North American customers with advanced technologies that deliver safe, reliable, and long-lasting transportation equipment.
• About the Role The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement within assigned production areas.
• This position plays a critical role in meeting customer commitments, optimizing resources, and driving continuous improvement across processes and teams.
• Key Responsibilities Production Supervision Plan and direct daily production activities for railcar refurbishment, overhaul, and modification projects , schedules, staffing and priorities to meet delivery and quality targets.
• Monitor progress against established goals, identifying variances and developing recovery plans for schedule, cost, and quality performance.
• Ensure efficient use of manpower, machines, and equipment while maintaining a high standard of product quality.
• Coordinate production activities with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Warehouse.
• Safety and Compliance Enforce all safety protocols and ensure employees are properly trained and certified.
• Conduct regular safety audits, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and drive compliance with 5S principles.
• Promote a culture of zero incidents through proactive hazard identification and corrective actions.
• People Leadership Supervise, coach, and develop production staff to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations in coordination with HR, providing constructive feedback and development plans.
• Foster a positive, motivated, and collaborative work environment that supports employee engagement and retention.
• Continuous Improvement Partner with Methods, Engineering, and Quality teams to enhance process efficiency, work cell optimization, and overall throughput.
• Lead daily production meetings to review safety, quality, material availability, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen quality.
• Reporting and Analysis Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Review and approve employee time reports to ensure accurate project and cost tracking.
• Support long-term production planning and capacity forecasting.
• Qualifications High school diploma required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Business preferred. 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a rail equipment manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and ERP or manufacturing software systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs.
• Performance Expectations Ensure all safety, quality, and productivity targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area in compliance with company standards.
• Demonstrate visible leadership presence on the production floor.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• What We Offer Salary range - $80,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off, holidays and retirement plan coming soon Opportunity to work in a growing, innovative rail manufacturing company Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement   Powered by JazzHR