Production Supervisor
Regular Position, Full Time
Sacramento, CA
If you are a forward-thinker interested in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and team leadership, then keep reading! We are searching for one hands-on Production Supervisor to join our Elevator Controls Corporation (ECC) team at Vantage Elevation.
About Us
Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Vantage group employs over 1000 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.
Requirements
We are searching for a candidate with:
- Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of operational or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, standardized work procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to enforce safety, quality, and workplace standards in a unionized or industrial setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
A typical day may include:
- Managing daily production operations across 8–10 hour shifts to meet production schedules and business objectives.
- Supervising and directing up to 20–25 hourly employees across multiple departments.
- Maintaining a visible presence on the production floor to monitor productivity, coach employees, and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Conducting regular performance discussions and providing ongoing feedback to support employee development.
- Planning and executing weekly production targets while ensuring efficient use of labor and resources.
- Analyzing operational processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements to increase efficiency.
- Tracking quality and delivery issues and implementing timely corrective actions.
- Supporting engineering projects, new product introductions, and plant improvement initiatives.
- Establishing and enforcing safety rules, PPE requirements, plant policies, and union agreements.
- Championing 5S practices and maintaining an organized, safe, and productive work environment.
- Working closely with the Production Manager and cross-functional teams at our Sacramento manufacturing facility.
Benefits of Working With Us
- Competitive salary range of $90,000 – $105,000 annually.
- 12.5 Vacation Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 5 Sick days
- Medical (Kaiser and BCBS), Dental, Vision and 401K
- 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- …and more!
Position Details
- Full-time, exempt position.
- Monday–Friday schedule; weekend work may be required based on business needs.
- Based in Sacramento, California.
- General office and manufacturing plant environment.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds and occasionally move materials and equipment.
Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Like What You Read?
If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your leadership, accountability, and operational excellence, then we invite you to apply.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years operational or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills
- Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, standardized work procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S/Lean)
- Demonstrated ability to enforce safety, quality, and workplace standards in a unionized or industrial setting
- Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds and occasionally move materials and equipment
What We Do
GAL Manufacturing is a leading provider of non-proprietary elevator equipment, including door equipment, controls, and signal fixtures. As part of the Vantage family of companies, they supply the elevator industry with robust and reliable solutions.
