Lead Production Supervisor — Lean Ops & Team Leadership

LightForce; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10 holidays per year

Health insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Office perks (food/coffee)

Job summary

LightForce is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily factory operations in a fast‑paced environment on our Massachusetts site. You will oversee 20–50 associates, ensure safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and continuous improvement through lean methods.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Software teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize staffing, and coach the team to high standards of performance and morale across the production floor.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a supervisory or leadership role in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Experience leading multi-shift teams.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet targets.
• Maintain schedule adherence and adjust staffing to optimize productivity.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and clear documentation.
• Balance quality, safety, productivity, and morale.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma/5S.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Software teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare reports on production output and KPIs.
• Mentor and coach team members; provide feedback.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Quality control

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business

Tools

QuickSight

Jira

Notion

Job description

LightForce is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily factory operations in a fast‑paced environment on our Massachusetts site. You will oversee 20–50 associates, ensure safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and continuous improvement through lean methods.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Software teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize staffing, and coach the team to high standards of performance and morale across the production floor.