Production Supervisor

About the Role
As a Production Supervisor on our Lightship RV team, you will lead a team of production associates to build Lightship's high-quality, all-electric recreational vehicles. You will own daily floor operations - driving safety, quality, and throughput - while developing your team and championing a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who embraces rapid iteration and is driven to develop both talent and operational foundations from the ground up. 

The standard day shift runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. As a salaried position, hours may vary slightly based on production needs, but core availability during this shift is essential for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily production activities to meet scheduled output targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~20+ production associates through daily huddles, clear expectations, and timely feedback.
• Monitor line efficiency, cycle times, and throughput; identify and eliminate bottlenecks proactively.
• Ensure all units are built to specification, conducting in-process quality checks and driving root-cause analysis for defects and rework.
• Build and champion a zero-incident safety culture through process; Job Hazards Assessments ( JHAs), Lock-out tag-out (LOTO) compliance, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure materials and tooling are available on time.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and lean manufacturing projects to reduce waste and improve output.
• Investigate near-misses and incidents; complete reports and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Track and report key production KPIs examples include; units per shift, scrap rate, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure accurate completion of build sheets, work orders, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality on process changes and new product introductions.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and adherence to company policies; escalate as appropriate.
• Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a relevant manufacturing environment. Examples include: Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of ~20 or more technicians/associates in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, engineering drawings, and production scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams in a technical environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment where processes, systems, and standards were being defined in real time.
• Proven ability to build production documentation from scratch, including SOPs, work instructions, and build sheets.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean manufacturing experience with a demonstrated ability to implement structured programs on floors that lacked prior process maturity, not just sustain existing ones.
• Track record of establishing people systems such as: shift handoff protocols, escalation paths, attendance accountability, and team meeting cadences.
• Experience partnering with Engineering and Quality to formalize processes during active production.
• Experience with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Equity

• Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.