Lead Medical Device Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Kelly Services; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced 1st shift Direct Hire Production Supervisor in Chelmsford, MA to lead a manufacturing team producing advanced medical technology for hospitals and responders. The role requires hands-on leadership in a regulated medical device facility and reports to drive operational excellence.

You will oversee daily production operations for a team of 10–15, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency goals are met, while coordinating staffing and cross-training to meet

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 10+ years of manufacturing experience or Associate Degree with 8+ years.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, technical, or medical device manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience as a Group Leader, Supervisor, or equivalent.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR) or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering changes, and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10-15 production employees.
• Manage daily production activities to meet the master production schedule.
• Monitor production output, line efficiency, inventory accuracy, and safety performance.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing, cross-training, and work assignments to meet changing production demands.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve production and product issues.
• Maintain employee training records and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, coaching conversations, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Monitor attendance, approve timecards, and manage overtime appropriately.
• Maintain capacity planning and ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed.
• Track and report production metrics, productivity, and operational performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

Problem-solving

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Office/databases/spreadsheets

Quality System Regulations (QSR)

Technical documentation interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced 1st shift Direct Hire Production Supervisor in Chelmsford, MA to lead a manufacturing team producing advanced medical technology for hospitals and responders. The role requires hands-on leadership in a regulated medical device facility and reports to drive operational excellence.

You will oversee daily production operations for a team of 10–15, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency goals are met, while coordinating staffing and cross-training to meet