Operations Supervisor

Job Description:

Now hiring for an Operations Supervisor

Location: Ontario, CA

Pay Rate: $33.50 - $36.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm

Run the Shift Like You Own It

Looking for Operations Supervisor jobs in Ontario where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift.

This role will supervise production and warehouse personnel while working closely with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, and Management to ensure efficient workflows, quality, proper material flow, and on-time deliveries.

Job Duties

• Coordinate daily operations, including production, warehousing, and materials management
• Supervise warehouse staff involved in receiving, packaging, crating, order preparation, and picking
• Manage inventory cycle counts and work with Receiving Inspection to reduce material issues and vendor returns
• Track work-in-progress (WIP) and communicate schedule delays to management
• Ensure accurate transactions and work orders within the company's ERP system
• Work with Buyers and Planners to prevent and resolve material shortages
• Partner with Engineering on BOMs, drawings, engineering changes, and transitions from R&D to production
• Support order processing and product demonstration preparation
• Provide timely and professional updates to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Promote operational excellence with a focus on safety, quality, cost reduction, and on-time delivery
• Help lead and support continuous improvement initiatives

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering preferred

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or related industrial environment.
• Experience leading employees, coordinating production activities, or providing day-to-day direction to a production team.
• Knowledge of production processes, workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity expectations.
• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use basic computer systems, production tracking software, reports, and operational documentation.
• Ability to lead by example, hold team members accountable, and respond effectively to changing production priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred
• Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
• Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Operations Supervisor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to succeed in an environment where priorities and processes may change

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving.
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams.

When 4 out of 5 of the crew would recommend us to their friends, you know it's the real deal.

What You Will Do

As a Operations Supervisor you will lead daily production operations, assign work, coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, coach employees, and keep the shift moving without cutting corners on safety or quality. You will track production goals and performance, lead pre-shift meetings, troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams, maintain production records and shift reports, support employee training, and create a respectful workplace built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Coordinate daily operations, including production, warehousing, and materials management Supervise warehouse staff involved in receiving, packaging, crating, order preparation, and picking Manage inventory cycle counts and work with Receiving Inspection to reduce material issues and vendor returns Track work-in-progress (WIP) and communicate schedule delays to management Ensure accurate transactions and work orders within the company's ERP system Work with Buyers and Planners to prevent and resolve material shortages Partner with Engineering on BOMs, drawings, engineering changes, and transitions from R&D to production Support order processing and product demonstration preparation Provide timely and professional updates to internal teams and key stakeholders Promote operational excellence with a focus on safety, quality, cost reduction, and on-time delivery Help lead and support continuous improvement initiatives

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for creating the conditions that allow a production crew to succeed. That means making sure employees understand their assignments, materials are available, equipment issues are addressed, safety procedures are followed, quality remains strong, and production priorities stay clear throughout the shift.

Successful Operations Supervisor professionals balance urgency with judgment. They know production goals matter, but they also understand that sustainable performance comes from trained employees, reliable processes, safe work practices, accurate communication, and consistent leadership.

This career is ideal for manufacturing professionals who are ready to take ownership of both the results and the team responsible for achieving them.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.