Lean Manufacturing Production Lead

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company &

401(k) retirement plan with company 

Flexible Spending Accounts

4 weeks of PTO

12 paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Onsite fitness/rec room

Company-sponsored events

Outdoor trails nearby

Job summary

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Nashua, NH facility. The role oversees production planning, staff coaching, and lean initiatives to ensure products are built and tested to GSSI standards.

You will mentor a team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with inventory and other operations to meet customer requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience with 5+ direct reports
• Strong communication with internal employees in a professional, accurate and timely manner
• Ability to manage all aspects of Production flow by establishing team expectations and accountability
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate performance of Production personnel
• Organize material flow to efficiently meet production schedules and product specifications
• Continuously improve processes to increase quality, throughput and improving margins
• Ensure workforce adheres to manufacturing instructions and product meets quality standards
• Manage work-in-process inventory levels and status
• Oversee pilot/NPI lot schedules (New Product Introductions)
• Monitor production flow and intervene to identify and assist in problem situations involving Manufacturing Engineering as needed
• Assign jobs & tasks to appropriate individuals; provide cross training as needed
• Measure labor standards, product quality, and cost performance
• Participate in discussions relating to company, process, and product improvements
• Communicate schedules, goals, expectations with production personnel and co-workers
• Oversee and/or perform ERP transactions
• Report and monitor KPIs/OKRs
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to maximize productivity, efficiency, and production performance.
• Work closely with all areas of Operations to validate lead times, ship dates, order changes, etc.
• Proactively notify the appropriate people of significant changes impacting order status (e.g., promised ship dates).

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Nashua, NH facility. The role oversees production planning, staff coaching, and lean initiatives to ensure products are built and tested to GSSI standards.

You will mentor a team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with inventory and other operations to meet customer requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.