Hire a Veteran Production Supervisor
Minnesota's manufacturing base — from medical device and food processing to metal fabrication and plastics — competes on uptime, quality, and disciplined execution. Veterans deliver all three. LockLeed places production, quality, and operations talent that keeps lines running.
What a Production Supervisor Owns
- Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets
- Coach and hold a crew accountable to standard work
- Own daily problem-solving and shift handoffs
- Enforce safety and 5S on the floor
Typical Twin Cities compensation (approximate — verify current figures): $62,000 – $95,000, depending on scope, sector, and experience.
Backgrounds that map to this role
NCOs (E-5 to E-7) — squad and platoon sergeants, 91/15-series, Marine gunnery sergeants, Navy petty officers.
Why veterans excel in Manufacturing
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
From Requisition to First Slate
Requirements Brief
We learn the role, the team, the must-haves, and what “great” looks like for you.
Source & Screen
We tap our veteran network, screen against your spec, and run a structured LockLeed interview.
Vetted Shortlist
You get 2–4 vetted finalists with our written endorsement — typically a first slate in 5–10 business days.
Pay on Hire
Contingency model with a placement guarantee. You pay when you hire — not before.
Production Supervisor Hiring FAQ
What military backgrounds make a good Production Supervisor?
NCOs (E-5 to E-7) — squad and platoon sergeants, 91/15-series, Marine gunnery sergeants, Navy petty officers.
How fast can LockLeed present Production Supervisor candidates?
For most roles we deliver a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief.
What does it cost to hire through LockLeed?
We work on a contingency model with a placement guarantee — you pay only when you hire, and the placement is guaranteed. It is always free for the candidate.
Do you place Production Supervisors outside the Twin Cities?
We are based in Minneapolis and focused on Minnesota and the surrounding region, with a national veteran network we can tap for the right search.
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