The Judge Group

Operations Supervisor - Manufacturing

Industry leading manufacturing company is seeking anOperations Supervisorin theirSt. Cloud, MNlocation to oversee daily production and warehouse operations in an industrial manufacturing environment processing composite and fiberglass materials. This position leads floor personnel to ensure safety protocols, operational efficiency, product quality, and shipping schedule targets are met. The role requires direct experience or full comfort working around fiberglass products, managing airborne particulate environments, and enforcing strict Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Operations

• Plan, schedule, and direct daily shift activities across production lines to hit manufacturing output targets.
• Monitor equipment performance, address line bottlenecks, and coordinate maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Execute continuous improvement practices (5S, Lean) to streamline workflow and reduce material waste.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Supervise shipping, receiving, raw material staging, and internal material transfer activities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts and proper storage of resins, fiberglass rolls, and finished goods.
• Ensure all staging directly supports the daily production schedule without operational delays.

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Enforce all OSHA standards, company safety guidelines, and SDS protocols across the floor.
• Mandate and monitor compliance with specialized PPE requirements (e.g., respirators, dust suits, gloves, eye protection) necessary for handling fiberglass.
• Oversee dust collection, ventilation maintenance, and waste disposal procedures specific to composite manufacturing.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Team Leadership & Administration

• Supervise, train, and evaluate production workers, forklift operators, and warehouse staff.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance records, shift handovers, and overtime distribution.
• Facilitate onboarding and initial safety training for all new hires.

Qualifications

• Experience:3-5 years of supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Material Handling:Demonstrated comfort or prior experience working in manufacturing environments with fiberglass, resin, or airborne dust exposure.
• Education:High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Engineering preferred.
• Safety Knowledge:Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, PPE compliance, and industrial hygiene protocols.
• Technical Proficiency:Experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office.
• Equipment & Physical Capabilities:Ability to operate or oversee material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes) and capability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout shift.

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