Greenworks · 21 hours ago
Production Supervisor
Greenworks Tools is the leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY-consumers and landscaping professionals. The Operations Supervisor plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations, managing production activities, ensuring workplace safety, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead and supervise daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and output targets
Develop, implement, and monitor production schedules, goals, and KPIs to ensure on-time, efficient manufacturing performance
Recruit, train, and develop production team members; foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning
Review production data to identify trends, eliminate waste, and improve operational efficiency
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve equipment or process issues and minimize downtime
Enforce compliance with OSHA, company safety standards, and quality management systems
Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career growth opportunities
Assist in planning and managing departmental budgets, labor, and material resources
Conduct regular equipment and facility inspections to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance
Communicate effectively with management, peers, and production teams to align goals, challenges, and improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity
Proven ability to lead production teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Experience implementing or working within Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks
Strong operational discipline with a history of driving safety, quality, and efficiency improvements
Demonstrated potential for career advancement into higher operational leadership roles
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Thorough understanding of plant operations, production planning, and equipment processes
Working knowledge of current safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace
High level of attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required
Equivalent combination of education and hands-on manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered
Preferred
Industry experience in Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) or related mechanical/electrical manufacturing preferred
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in production supervision, manufacturing management, or operations leadership preferred
Experience with Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) or similar mechanical assembly/manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and production process optimization is highly desirable
Advanced education, such as an MBA or master's in operations/engineering, is a plus but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
Company
Greenworks
Greenworks Tools is the industry leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY-consumers and landscaping professionals! The company distributes Greenworks branded and private label products, as well as products for an extensive network of Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-02-08IPO
Recent News
2025-10-04
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