Production Supervisor
Colt's Manufacturing Company, Traverse City, MI, United States
Production Supervisor
Colt Optics, a division of Colt CZ Group North America, is looking for a Production Supervisor.
Located in Traverse City, Michigan, Colt Optics is a global supplier of electro-optics, magnified optics, night vision systems and other weapons, accessories and enablers.
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for firearm optics assembly within a controlled clean manufacturing environment. This role oversees a team of approximately 510 Assembly and Engineering Technicians and is accountable for delivering high-quality products on schedule. This is a hands-on, player-coach leadership role. The Production Supervisor is expected to actively support production activities, enforce cross-training across the team, and ensure that work is completed efficiently, safely, and to Colt Optics' quality standards. This position plays a critical role in establishing a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a cross-functional team of Assembly and Engineering Technicians
Actively participate in production activities as needed to support output and team success
Own daily production scheduling and execution to ensure on-time delivery commitments
Enforce cross-training and station rotation to build a flexible, resilient team
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members
Partner with the VP of Manufacturing to develop and implement training programs
Participate in hiring decisions and support onboarding of new team members
Manage employee performance, including discipline and performance improvement as needed
Monitor production metrics and take action to address performance gaps
Prepare and deliver daily and weekly KPI reports to leadership
Ensure strict adherence to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control requirements
Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and operational procedures
Qualifications
Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly valued, even if it's just a year or two as a line worker, machine operator, or similar role.
Leadership experience (like being a team leader or shift leader) is a big plus, even if it's informal.
Strong communication and interpersonal skillsyou'll be directing teams and resolving conflicts.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, inventory software, etc.).
Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Understanding of safety protocols and quality standards.
Colt Optics, a division of Colt CZ Group North America, is looking for a Production Supervisor.
Located in Traverse City, Michigan, Colt Optics is a global supplier of electro-optics, magnified optics, night vision systems and other weapons, accessories and enablers.
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for firearm optics assembly within a controlled clean manufacturing environment. This role oversees a team of approximately 510 Assembly and Engineering Technicians and is accountable for delivering high-quality products on schedule. This is a hands-on, player-coach leadership role. The Production Supervisor is expected to actively support production activities, enforce cross-training across the team, and ensure that work is completed efficiently, safely, and to Colt Optics' quality standards. This position plays a critical role in establishing a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a cross-functional team of Assembly and Engineering Technicians
Actively participate in production activities as needed to support output and team success
Own daily production scheduling and execution to ensure on-time delivery commitments
Enforce cross-training and station rotation to build a flexible, resilient team
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members
Partner with the VP of Manufacturing to develop and implement training programs
Participate in hiring decisions and support onboarding of new team members
Manage employee performance, including discipline and performance improvement as needed
Monitor production metrics and take action to address performance gaps
Prepare and deliver daily and weekly KPI reports to leadership
Ensure strict adherence to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control requirements
Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and operational procedures
Qualifications
Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly valued, even if it's just a year or two as a line worker, machine operator, or similar role.
Leadership experience (like being a team leader or shift leader) is a big plus, even if it's informal.
Strong communication and interpersonal skillsyou'll be directing teams and resolving conflicts.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, inventory software, etc.).
Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Understanding of safety protocols and quality standards.