What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at General Shale Brick, Inc?
Production Supervisor
Columbus, MS
Columbus Brick, a division of General Shale Brick, Inc., is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Columbus, MS manufacturing facility. This is an exciting leadership opportunity within a highly automated, team-oriented production environment, where you’ll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies and company standards.
Coordinate with maintenance to schedule and oversee equipment repairs, ensuring optimal uptime and reliability.
Analyze processes and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to drive continuous improvement.
Plan and organize production schedules to maximize equipment performance and workforce efficiency.
Oversee production inventory accuracy, including physical counts and inventory adjustments.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop employees.
Solid computer skills and mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems is a plus.
A growth mindset and desire to build a long-term career with General Shale.
Higher education and/or relevant supervisory or manufacturing experience.
Why General Shale:
This is a leadership role offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Opportunities for advancement within a stable, industry-leading organization
If you’re passionate about leadership, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and grow your career with General Shale.
Learn more about General Shale and our portfolio of masonry and building solutions at www.generalshale.com.