Production Supervisor
W3Global · Wake Forest, NC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at W3Global (industrial) in Wake Forest, NC.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Tooling, SAP, MES
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live production postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $77k–$103k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- ✓ Lean 32%
- ✓ SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at W3Global
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from W3GlobalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to direct plant manufacturing operations and shift personnel in a climate controlled environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, product quality, and throughput across all work centers while optimizing manpower, machinery, and material flow to meet operational targets.Key ResponsibilitiesShift Leadership & Field Operations: Direct daily manufacturing and material handling activities. Oversee onboarding, training, performance management, and daily scheduling for hourly production staff.Process Optimization: Manage plant work schedules to eliminate downtime, maximize equipment utilization, and ensure adherence to established production standards.Production & Data Reporting: Ensure accurate, real-time job tracking and data logging within the plant's ERP/MES reporting systems to support operational decision-making.Team Development & Culture: Provide direct leadership and coaching to foster teamwork, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and build technical competency across the shift.Cross-Functional Communication: Partner closely with Tooling/Mold Shop, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Scheduling teams to maintain smooth workflow handoffs and customer quality standards.Quality & Compliance: Maintain operational records, attendance tracking, and strict adherence to SOPs, safety guidelines, and regulatory quality standards (cGMP).QualificationsExperience: 3+ years of supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing (plastics, polymer processing, or custom molding background strongly preferred).Continuous Improvement: Practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, and production metrics/statistics.Operational Knowledge: Strong grasp of production scheduling, preventative maintenance coordination, material handling, and basic manufacturing accounting concepts.Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), MES tracking software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).