3rd Shift Production Supervisor - $60,000 - 70,000/yr
Stevens Industries · Watson, LA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $60k–$70k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Stevens Industries (industrial) in Watson, LA. Coordinate teams, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that production goals are met with precision and care.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean
- Base pay
- $60k–$70k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$102k. This one lists $60k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 249 live postings that list pay, out of 928 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live production postings in Louisiana.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ Lean 63%
- EHS / safety 38%
- FDA / GMP 25%
- Union environment 25%
- 5S 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Stevens Industries
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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 Stevens IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
As our Production Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind daily operations on the plant floor. You'll coordinate teams, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that production goals are met with precision and care.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Plan and schedule production activities to meet daily targets
- ◆Ensure product quality and quantity meet company standards
- ◆Manage inventory of raw materials, finished goods, and equipment
- ◆Collaborate with engineering, logistics, HR, and maintenance teams
- ◆Train, motivate, and evaluate production staff
- ◆Enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
- ◆Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively
- ◆Maintain accurate production reports and records
Requirements
What You Bring
We're looking for a confident leader who understands the rhythm of manufacturing and knows how to keep teams aligned and energized.
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field-or equivalent experience
- ✓Solid understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing
- ✓Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams
- ✓Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant production software
- ✓Experience supervising in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Stevens?
As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every employee has a direct impact on our success. We offer challenging projects, opportunities for career advancement, and industry-leading benefits. Benefits
- ✓Competitive Salary Performance Bonus Opportunities
- ✓Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- ✓200% Company 401(k) Match
- ✓Annual Profit Sharing
- ✓On-Demand Pay
- ✓Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- ✓100% Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- ✓Health Savings Account with Company Match
- ✓Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays
- ✓Educational Assistance
- ✓On-Site Childcare for Employees' Children & Grandchildren
- ✓Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Company Events & More
Join a team that's building more than exceptional products-we're building careers.
Salary Description
$60,000-$70,000
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Description
Are you a proven leader in manufacturing ready to take the next step?
Stevens Industries is hiring a Production Supervisor for our 1st shift operations. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience in manufacturing and a strong track record of leading teams to success. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to balance quality, efficiency, and people-this is your opportunity to make a real impact.