Production Supervisor

Grundfos Pumps

Rio Grande, BRunknownPosted Aug 1, 2026
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About the role

Are you passionate about leading teams to deliver operational excellence on the production floor while driving continuous improvement every single day? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Production Supervisor, you will be guiding and coaching an Autonomous Production Team (APT) to achieve outstanding results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Production Operations team, you'll create impact by driving a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing that eliminates waste, empowers people, and delivers world-class production performance..

Your main responsibilities include:

Lead and facilitate your Autonomous Production Team by setting clear direction, coaching team leads, and motivating the workforce to meet defined KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People

Communicate plant strategy and priorities clearly to your team, ensuring everyone understands goals and their role in achieving them

Train and develop team leads and operators to follow standardized processes and build ownership of their work areas

Drive continuous improvement activities with a relentless focus on eliminating the 7 Wastes, with particular emphasis on preventing overproduction

Collaborate closely with Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure seamless production execution

Identify key performance information and translate it into actionable insights for your team in a clear and efficient way

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a hands-on production leader with a lean mindset, strong coaching skills, and a proven ability to drive results through people and process excellence. We would also imagine that you have:

3-5 years of leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent work experience

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, departments, or business processes within production operations

Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, including waste elimination and continuous improvement methodologies

It is a plus if you also:

Experience working with Autonomous Production Teams or similar self-directed team structures

Familiarity with SQDICP frameworks (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, People)

Track record of coaching and developing frontline leaders and operators

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

Annual bonuses, medical insurance, and a strong focus on well-being

Hybrid working policy with organized transportation or fuel cost compensation

Company-provided meals at the canteen, covered by Grundfos

On-site gym access and sports activities such as football, table football, and basketball

Discounts on employee purchases of Grundfos products

Long-term career development with regular dialogue and continuous learning opportunities

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

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