Production Supervisor
LED FastStart · Franklin, LA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at LED FastStart (industrial) in Franklin, LA. Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $78k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 265 live postings that list pay, out of 952 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live production postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 36%
- FDA / GMP 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at LED FastStart
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Send a short, curious note
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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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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: LED FastStart in Franklin
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Full description from LED FastStartAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Technical Knowledge/Job Summary
- ◆Duties include safety, quality, housekeeping, training, performance management, production station productivity, labor utilization, and reporting
- ◆Attends all production meetings and safety meetings and conducts all shift meetings as required.
- ◆Responsible for reviewing and authorizing proper time records for all employees on the shift.
- ◆Assists Production Manager in reviewing shift operations and makes recommendations relative to changes in operations, staffing, equipment, and procedures.
- ◆Maintain proper administrative records, including time card, foreman's daily report and safety records
- ◆Ensure proper operation of tools and equipment by direct reports
- ◆Read, interpret and follow blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project
- ◆Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
- ◆Plan system layouts, installation, or repair per specifications.
- ◆Read manufacturer documentation to determine how to install and integrate major ship equipment
- ◆Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces.
- ◆On site training is provided.
responsibilities
as outlined in applicable job descriptions
- ◆Provides independent judgement to manager/leadership on direct report performance, including recommendations to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or other similar actions using established policies, procedures, and practices.
- ◆Execute personnel training, development, safety, security, quality, inventory, good housekeeping, and general management of Company policies and procedures.
- ◆Resolve production and quality problems
- ◆Provide shift documentation on decisions, shift issues, actions and status updates for the shift for the purpose of compliance and continuous quality improvement
- ◆Manages machine utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommends or directs necessary personnel, maintenance or engineering changes to help achieve those goals.
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Job Proficiency
- •Ensure that preparation and execution of the tasks within their responsibility area are complete and according to schedule.
- •Assure work results are carried out according to the requests and rules of the HSE and quality management system.
- •Ensure direct reports are accomplishing their tasks, roles, and
Culture and Collaboration
- •Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
- •Assist in the training and development of junior supervisors
- •Collaborate and communicate with other supervisors as required to complete vessel construction or repair and to maintain seamless production line integration
- •Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment
- •Inspect all equipment daily
- •Maintain a clean and safe work area
- •Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally
- •Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals
- •Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including vendors, coworkers, subordinates, and other supervisors
Benefits
- •Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- •Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- •Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- •Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
- •Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- •Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- •Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- •Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- •Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- •Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- •Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- •Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
- •Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) .
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