Job Description

Job Location: Sashco - THORNTON, CO 80023
Salary Range: $43.00 - $53.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Swing
Lead from the floor. Grow people. Improve the system.
The operating hours for this position are Monday - Thursday, 3:00 pm - 1:30 am with overtime on Fridays as needed
At Sashco, leadership isn’t about sitting behind a desk—it’s about showing up, pitching in, and helping people do their best work. We’re known for innovative products, continuous improvement, and a culture that believes great results come from inspired, well-supported teams. We hire you not just to work, but to create excellence.
We’re looking for a Production Supervisor (Working Team Leader) who takes ownership of their area, leads by example, and helps turn daily work into long-term improvement. This role balances hands-on production, people leadership, and lean thinking—all while upholding Sashco’s standards for safety, quality, and respect.
What You’ll Do
Own Your Area
- Take full ownership of the appearance, performance, and functionality of your work center.
- Ensure production starts on time with the right materials, staffing, and priorities in place.
- Spend at least 25% of your time working alongside your team in production roles.
Drive Performance & Metrics
- Track, update, and communicate daily performance metrics including safety, quality, output, efficiency, 5S, and training.
- Lead daily team meetings and Gemba walks at the metrics board to review:
- - Yesterday’s performance
- - Today’s plan
- - Safety, 5S, and continuous improvement ideas
- Identify gaps, develop corrective actions, and follow through to results.
Improve the Process (Lean Thinking)
- Lead and sustain Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and update visual systems such as Kanban, production schedules, and performance boards.
- Use Value Stream Mapping insights to drive process improvements.
- Ensure clean, complete shift handoffs (SHINE, daily handoff, metrics updates).
Coach, Train & Develop People
- Train, mentor, and coach operators to meet and exceed Sashco standards.
- Support performance reviews, attendance tracking, and corrective actions in partnership with Manufacturing Leadership.
- Foster a respectful, accountable environment that inspires people to grow.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of operators.
Collaborate & Communicate
- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and other support teams to resolve issues.
- Communicate labor needs, shortages, or excess staffing clearly and early.
- Escalate issues appropriately and professionally when standards aren’t being met.
What Success Looks Like (Key Metrics)
- BU/HR/Employee improvement
- Safety performance
- Quality outcomes
- Team efficiency and output
- 5S and cleanliness
- Training completion and team engagement

Qualifications
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We want to hear from you if you have:
- Experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Comfort working hands-on in production while leading others.
- Strong communication, coaching, and accountability skills.
- Ability to work in and around chemicals (including latex, biocides, enzymes, and fungicides).
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Bonus points if you have:
- Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement leadership.
- Experience tracking and using performance metrics to drive action.
- Familiarity with chemical or regulated manufacturing environments.