Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Milton, FL

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance of their assigned production area. This position leads a team of Team Leaders who oversee front-line operators to ensure consistent execution of the ASD Lean Operating System. The Supervisor drives operational discipline through daily management, visual controls, and leader standard work (LSW). This role ensures adherence to production schedules, manages labor and time reporting, and develops front-line leaders through coaching, feedback, and accountability. The Supervisor is expected to be a visible leader — spending significant time in the work area conducting Gemba walks, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring standard work and processes are followed.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to manage hourly teams, timekeeping systems, and attendance programs.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, timekeeping systems (Kronos, ADP, or equivalent), and ERP production tracking tools.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts as needed and maintain regular floor presence.

• Core Responsibilities
• 1. Leadership & Daily Management
• Lead the daily operations of assigned production areas, ensuring adherence to Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SPQDCC) targets.
• Conduct daily shift start-up and end-of-shift meetings to review previous performance and current priorities.
• Ensure effective shift hand-offs, communicating key performance updates, downtime issues, and safety concerns.
• Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees.
• Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real time.
• Translates strategic intent into execution of safety, quality, and production initiatives.
• 2. People Management & Administration
• Directly manage and develop 6–10 Group Leaders / Team Leaders.
• Manage and approve all timekeeping, including hours worked, overtime, vacation, personal, and sick time in the company timekeeping system.
• Monitor attendance, address issues promptly, and ensure accurate labor reporting.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and progressive discipline when required.
• Promote positive employee relations, consistent communication, and accountability at all levels.
• Leads the review of team member experience survey results — celebrates strengths and drives action plans to improve high-impact leading indicators.
• 3. Safety & 5S Leadership
• Ensure all safety procedures and PPE standards are followed; model safe behaviors at all times.
• Conduct daily safety huddles and follow up on incidents, near-hits, and corrective actions.
• Partner with EHS and Maintenance to ensure hazards identified through Red Tag Logs or inspections are addressed promptly.
• Lead and audit 5S activities to sustain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• 4. Quality & Process Control
• Ensure production teams follow the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and adhere to all SOPs and inspection standards.
• Review daily quality metrics, address deviations, and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Coach Team Leaders and operators on quality standards, containment, and process ownership.
• Reinforce problem-solving discipline and follow up on open quality issues until closure.
• 5. Planning, Scheduling & Performance
• Execute the daily and weekly production schedule in alignment with planning and materials requirements.
• Coordinate staffing and headcount to meet takt time and labor map requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (SPQDCC) and drive countermeasures when targets are missed.
• Ensure accurate reporting of downtime, scrap, and productivity through the plant’s production systems.
• 6. Leader Standard Work (LSW) & System Discipline
• Adhere to and execute the daily Leader Standard Work (LSW) cadence — including visual checks, performance reviews, and floor verification activities.
• Ensure Team Leaders maintain their own LSW routines (board updates, shift huddles, audits, and 5S).
• Audit and update Team Boards, ensuring visibility to KPIs, countermeasures, and standard work adherence.
• Use Gemba-based observation and coaching to reinforce continuous improvement behaviors.
• 7. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
• Facilitate or participate in structured problem-solving events (PDCA, 5-Why, Kaizen).
• Empower Team Leaders to identify, escalate, and resolve process issues quickly.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to eliminate recurring losses and inefficiencies.
• Drive ownership of standard work and accountability for sustaining improvements.
• Leadership Expectations
• Leads by example — visible, engaged, and consistent in word and action.
• Coaches and develops Team Leaders and to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Maintains composure under pressure and focuses on problem-solving, not blame.
• Encourages transparency, accountability, and teamwork across shifts and departments.
• Champions continuous improvement and embodies the principles of the ASD Lean Operating System.

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities.

Overhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.

Overhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.

What does Overhead Door have to offer?
At The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them.
• Health and Dental – 2 options
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• Education Assistance
• Employee Purchase Program

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.