Supervisor - 1st Shift

About Us

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Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you're looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Supervisor, you will

In this role, you will lead and support a diverse production team while ensuring employees have the tools, resources, and direction needed to meet daily goals. You will assign work, adjust schedules based on production needs, coach employees, address concerns, and help maintain a positive and productive work environment.

You will also monitor workflow across departments, support production adjustments when schedules shift, help expedite rush orders or customer priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues quickly. This position requires someone who can balance people leadership with operational execution and stay focused in a high-tempo environment.

A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement is essential. You will help enforce safety guidelines, maintain a clean and organized work environment, support Lean and 5S initiatives, track production metrics, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall performance.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is a confident, fair, and approachable leader who can motivate a team while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and productivity. You should be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, making decisions quickly, communicating clearly, and helping employees understand expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in industrial sewing, assembly, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing production employees
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and workplace safety practices
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for production planning, inventory tracking, or material management
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel; SmartSheets experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand for extended periods

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
• Familiarity with ISO certification standards, quality control processes, or VDA standards
• Forklift experience or willingness to complete certification/training
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10%, if needed

Why Join Us?

• Health & Wellness : Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire : 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of PTO + company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics : Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc : 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Developmen t: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts : Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.