First Shift Production Leader — Autonomy & Impact

Senior Metal Bellows; South Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safe working environment

Career growth opportunities

Convenient location

Job summary

Senior Metal Bellows is seeking a dependable 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and safe, efficient operations with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.

You will supervise daily production activities, train staff, and coordinate with other departments to keep workflows moving. This role offers autonomy and opportunities to impact shift outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or an associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Experience with training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a skilled production team with confidence and minimal supervision.
• Make sound operational decisions independently while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Communicate effectively with production employees, leadership, and cross-functional departments.
• Maintain flow of parts and materials between work centers and departments.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure PPE compliance.
• Identify production issues, troubleshoot, and implement solutions.
• Escalate critical concerns while maintaining shift continuity.
• Coach and develop employees to build a reliable team.
• Conduct employee evaluations and assist with hiring and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Independent decision-making

Communication

Safety focus

Accountability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Metal Bellows is seeking a dependable 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and safe, efficient operations with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.

You will supervise daily production activities, train staff, and coordinate with other departments to keep workflows moving. This role offers autonomy and opportunities to impact shift outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.