Clark Resources
Clark Resources is hiring: Production Supervisor (Garner) in Garner
Clark Resources, Garner, IA, US
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is a key front-line leader responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team engagement. This individual will lead by example, set clear expectations, and foster a culture where employees feel supported, accountable, and committed to working safely. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, proactive leader with strong communication skills and a passion for developing people while maintaining a safe, efficient production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor production team members to drive performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Set daily priorities, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure the team understands production goals and safety requirements.
- Provide regular feedback, conduct performance discussions, and support employee growth and skill development.
- Promote a positive work environment built on respect, accountability, and open communication.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion safety as a core value and ensure all team members follow proper safety procedures, PPE requirements, and plant policies.
- Conduct daily safety checks, identify hazards, and take corrective action to eliminate risks.
- Partner closely with EHS teams to support safety training, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
- Lead by examplemodel safe behaviors at all times and reinforce a safety-first culture across the shift.
Production Operations
- Oversee daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Monitor equipment, materials, and labor resources to maintain smooth operations.
- Troubleshoot operational issues promptly and coordinate maintenance support when needed.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and attendance documentation.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and report results to management.
- Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, and all regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and direct teams.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and experience driving safety initiatives.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and operational troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed based on production demands.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.