3rd-Shift Production Leader | Lean & Safety Champion

Parker Hannifin; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Disability programs

Career development

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 3rd shift crew in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Woburn, MA. You will drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale while coaching team members and promoting Parker Lean System principles.

You will oversee up to 50 associates, coordinate staffing, and implement standardized work while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• 2-4+ years of manufacturing work experience with progressive responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversees up to 50 team members, including team leads and hourly manufacturing associates.
• Champion Parker Lean System (PLS) principles by leading continuous improvement activities, promoting standardized work, identifying and eliminating waste, and engaging team members in lean practices that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure effective 3rd‑shift execution and handoff communication by aligning production priorities, escalating issues promptly, and partnering with other shifts, support functions, and leadership to maintain continuity of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures, such as conduct safety investigations and audits.
• Ensures quality standards are met through continuous improvement such as root cause problem solving and reducing scrap / rework.
• Support supply chain through minimizing excess inventory, such as ensuring adequate stock for production.
• Direct and coordinate staffing resources to meet productivity targets in assigned areas
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s).
• Foster positive workplace culture through engagement, training, and empowerment initiatives.
• Conducts performance appraisals, coaching and counseling of team members. Administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policy

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching and development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 3rd shift crew in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Woburn, MA. You will drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale while coaching team members and promoting Parker Lean System principles.

You will oversee up to 50 associates, coordinate staffing, and implement standardized work while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.