Job Details

A growing manufacturing operation in Columbus, MS is seeking a 1st Shift Supervisor (7-4pm) to lead day-to-day plant activities while driving safety, quality, and production performance.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on the production floor, leads by example, and knows how to balance people, process, and performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily production operations to meet quality, safety, and output goals
• Review production schedules, dispatch work orders, and ensure accurate costing
• Analyze production delays and resolve issues related to maintenance, quality, or staffing
• Conduct employee safety and quality training and maintain accurate training records
• Enforce employee conduct standards and manage performance, evaluations, and discipline
• Promote strong housekeeping, organization, and safety culture
• Collaborate with other shift supervisors and plant leadership
• Operate production equipment as needed and provide floor-level leadership

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience leading manufacturing teams
• Proven experience supervising production employees
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment (Presses)
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, production scheduling systems)
• OSHA safety training experience
• ISO 9000 knowledge or experience preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Steel or Aluminum experience a plus not required