Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Tarboro, NC

Air Systems Components (ASC), a business segment of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Tarboro, NC manufacturing facility. ASC manufactures high-quality air distribution products used in commercial and industrial applications.

This facility operates as a Tier 2 production plant (101-500 employees) currently undergoing a turnaround, focused on improving operational performance, strengthening frontline leadership, and upskilling talent across the organization. The Production Supervisor is a hands-on, floor-focused leader responsible for driving shift execution across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing team capability and reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and supervise hourly production employees (20–40 associates) across multiple lines or work cells

• Own daily shift execution, including staffing alignment, schedule attainment, and shift readiness

• Drive performance using KPIs such as output, scrap, First Pass Yield, downtime, attendance, and takt adherence

• Serve as a change agent in a turnaround environment, reinforcing standard work, accountability, and urgency

• Execute real-time problem solving, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, or equipment issues

• Coach, train, and actively upskill team members, building capability and developing future leads

• Drive quality at the source, ensuring operators own quality within the production process

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture, including safety talks, audits, and immediate response to issues

• Ensure accurate ERP/MRP transactions, including labor reporting, production confirmations, and inventory movements

• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Inventory, and Shipping to support OTIF performance

• Support Lean initiatives such as 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements

• Conduct effective shift communication and handoffs to ensure continuity across operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including 1+ years in a lead or supervisory role

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment (fabrication, assembly, or industrial production)

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a performance-driven or turnaround environment

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and standard work