Production Supervisor
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. · Newport News, VA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $76k–$86k
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. (industrial) in Newport News, VA. Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve Production processes and quality of products produced.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $76k–$86k
- Day to day
- overnight travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Virginia: typical posted base $68k–$88k. This one lists $76k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 21 production supervisor openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- About 5% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $68k–$102k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 91%
- SAP 30%
- Lean 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
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This plant: Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. in Newport News
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
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Essential Job Duties
- ◆Analyze and manage daily schedules and work orders. Organize resources to ensure accuracy, completeness, on-time delivery, and product preservation.
- ◆Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve Production processes and quality of products produced. Provide interpretation of specifications, engineering drawings, and work orders to Production team as necessary.
- ◆Ensure all employees are adequately trained in all departmental functions.
- ◆Maintain and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- ◆Maintain involvement in problem-solving and team-building opportunities with employees.
- ◆Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective-actions as necessary.
- ◆Continuously coach and follow-up with employees to ensure performance meets company standards/expectations.
- ◆Conduct routine audits; take corrective and preventative actions as necessary.
- ◆Build positive relationships with peers, other departments, and customers.
- ◆Maintain OSHA regulatory compliance within federal, state, and local laws.
- ◆Participate in special projects and in other areas of Manufacturing as necessary.
- ◆Schedule maintenance and repair to factory equipment in order to maintain safety and efficiency objectives.
Supervisory Duties
- ◆Directly supervise 20 - 25 production employees in respective production areas.
- ◆Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Production team.
- ◆Carries out supervisory
responsibilities
in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
Education and Experience
- ✓Associate's degree and 2 years of experience supervising or leading technical or manufacturing employees, preferred 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional
Requirements
- ✓Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- ✓Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Our Offer
Pay Range: $76,000 - $86,000
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.
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The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of non-exempt employees in Liebherr Production Manufacturing. This includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising daily activities of an assigned shift and functional area to achieve performance goals and metrics within Production Department. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for processing materials and manufacturing mining equipment components, while maintaining a high level of productivity and quality.
- •For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
- •This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
- •Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.