Production Supervisor - Night Shift
RED DOT CORPORATION · Puyallup, WA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at RED DOT CORPORATION (industrial) in Puyallup, WA. Lead production teams, set priorities, and ensure delivery of quality products on time, on a daily basis.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, OEE
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Washington: typical posted base $88k–$122k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 25 production supervisor openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live production postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $88k–$116k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- EHS / safety 20%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at RED DOT CORPORATION
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from RED DOT CORPORATIONAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead production teams, set priorities, and ensure delivery of quality products on time, on a daily basis.
- ◆Apply and teach LEAN/Toyota Production System principles; identify and remove waste.
- ◆Coordinate with other supervisors on manpower, work orders, inventory, and scheduling.
- ◆Monitor raw material levels and oversee operator-level equipment maintenance.
- ◆Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- ◆Hire, train, and evaluate personnel; maintain training records.
- ◆Provide required reports (attendance, quality, training, efficiency).
- ◆Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- ◆Participate in product design reviews and provide feedback on production processes.
- ◆Data Collection: Logging availability, performance, and quality data in accordance with the company’s OEE tracking system, ensuring all downtime events, speed losses, and defect counts are recorded in real time or as per established reporting intervals.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required.
- ✓3–5 years of production lead/supervisory experience in manufacturing.
- ✓1–2 years of direct experience with LEAN/Toyota Production System.
- ✓Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and communicate effectively across all levels.
- ✓Strong understanding of assembly and fabrication processes.
- ✓Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production data.
- ✓Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Requirements
Physical
Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- ✓Regular standing, walking, and use of hands; occasional climbing, bending, or crawling.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
- ✓Visual acuity for close work, depth perception, and color recognition.
- ✓Manual dexterity to operate tools, computers, and production equipment.
- ✓Paid Sick Time/Paid Sick and Safe Time.
- ✓Personal Time Off (PTO)
- ✓Average of 14 paid holidays per year.
- ✓Employer sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
- ✓Employer sponsored PPO Dental Plans dental, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
- ✓Employer sponsored Vision Plans.
- ✓Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees.
- ✓Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries.
- ✓401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation.
- ✓100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours.
- ✓Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums.
- ✓Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance premiums.
- ✓Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes.
- ✓Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc.
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Description
Production Supervisor - Night Shift
Puyallup, WA
Description
Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position:
The Production Supervisor directs daily operations within assigned work centers to ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality products. This role provides leadership to production staff, implements LEAN manufacturing practices, and supports the introduction of new products and processes, focusing on safety and quality as our top priorities.
FLSA: Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Salary Grade** for this role is as follows
Min: $85,000/annual
Mid: $90,000/annual
Max: $95,000/annual
- •Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits
- •* Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market.