Production Supervisor
Three D Metals · Valley City, ND
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Three D Metals (industrial) in Valley City, ND.
- They ask for
- 7+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 804 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$101k, from 183 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- Lean 33%
- 5S 22%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Automation, Machining, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Three D MetalsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and ExperienceMinimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience within a multi-process manufacturing environment3+ years of supervisor experienceProven leadership and management skillsPrior ERP system experienceWorking knowledge of industrial automation systems including punch presses, press brakes, automated machining centers and cold sawsPreferred experience includes ERHTs, FANUC robots, FANUC ROBODRILL machining centers, Bystronic Press BrakesLanguage SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to perform basic mathematical calculations involving measurements, production rates, efficiencies, and material usage. Ability to perform these calculations using weight measurement.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Production SupervisorThree D Metals is hiring a production supervisor for the Liverpool Production facility. Three D Metals offers a competitive compensation package, including vacation time, personal time, quarterly bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
SummaryThe Production Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the machining centers in the Production department. The Production Supervisor will lead the machine operators and serve as a technical resource for the department.
Essential DutiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of machine operators and production staffEnsure efficient operation of machining centersMonitor production schedules and adjust workflow to meet deadlines and customer requirementsTrain, coach, and develop operators on equipment use, safety, and quality standardsEnsure employees are properly setting up tooling, including dies, cutters, and fixturesEnforce safety policies and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirementsTroubleshoot production issues and work with engineering as neededMonitor product quality and implement corrective actions when necessarySupport continuous improvement and root cause corrective actions related to quality and production performanceTrack and report production metricsMaintain a clean and organized production environmentQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
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