Production Supervisor at National Research Group

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Steel, Automotive, Aerospace, ChemicalIndustries

Requirements

College education is helpful but not required; A Bachelor’s degree is a plus
7+ years in a manufacturing operations role
3+ years in a supervisory role or leadership role
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team
Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety protocols
Strong understanding of MIS scheduling, Kanban systems, and 5S methodology
Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (Steel, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, etc.)
Working knowledge of ISO 9001

Responsibilities

Review and validate MIS production schedules daily
Identify resource conflicts and propose countermeasures before they impact production
Own and manage visual Kanban systems for oils, PPE, packaging, and other consumables
Conduct daily Gemba walks and manage reorder processes to prevent stockouts
Maintain a rolling 7-day staffing matrix aligned with production schedules
Confirm readiness of people, materials, tooling, and maintenance 20 minutes before each shift
Coordinate shift transitions and fill staffing gaps quickly
Conduct daily safety walks and enforce LOTO/PPE/machine guarding protocols
Identify and escalate safety hazards while promoting a zero-incident culture
Monitor throughput, scrap, and downtime using Standard Work and Vorne dashboards
Lead hourly floor checks and huddles to keep performance on target
Escalate downtime events exceeding 30 minutes and initiate rapid repairs
Ensure completion of all spec checks, audits, and hold-point verifications before material moves downstream
Mentor operators and working leads while managing the skills matrix and training objectives
Quantify and report efficiency gains from continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

MIS scheduling

Kanban

Gemba walks

5S methodology

OSHA regulations

LOTO

PPE

ISO 9001

Vorne dashboards

staffing matrix

continuous improvement

National Research Group

Provides insights and strategies for entertainment technology

About National Research Group

NRG specializes in providing insights and strategies for entertainment and technology, focusing on content across all devices at the intersection of content, culture, and technology. Their main technologies involve analyzing and providing valuable insights for storytellers in the industry.

None, NoneHeadquarters

1978Year Founded

BUYOUT_LBOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Generative AI tools may reduce demand for traditional market research.

Popularity of short-form video content shifts marketing strategies.

Direct-to-consumer streaming services change content distribution landscape.

Differentiation

NRG specializes in market research for the global entertainment industry.

The company offers insights into films, games, TV, and streaming content.

NRG's Capstone Series explores emerging markets like Indonesia in depth.

Upsides

Growing demand for localized content in emerging markets like Indonesia.

Interest in integrated online-offline experiences boosts brand marketing strategies.

Urban-empowered female consumers in Indonesia offer unique marketing opportunities.

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