1st Shift Production Supervisor

Movement Search & Delivery; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery in Groton, Connecticut, is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for the safe and efficient manufacture of products. This role involves supervision of multiple functions, ensuring quality and productivity while adhering to safety policies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Operations, 5 to 7 years of supervisory experience, and knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques. Strong leadership skills are essential for coordinating production and improving efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe manufacture of products adhering to safety policies.
• Provide leadership for quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and train employees on efficiency and safety practices.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field

Job description

• Must have manufacturing supervision/leadership experience
• Familiarity with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• This role reports to the Production Manager

SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe manufacture of products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Accountable for running an operation in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient, and productive manner. Achieve department measurements on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. Individual may supervise multiple functions and/or shifts typically through shift/department leads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to all company safety policies and governmental compliance requirements. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Provide the leadership for development and implementation of effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
• Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements. Control flow of product, materials and utilization of labor throughout department(s).
• Develop, train, coach, and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation and morale.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.