Lean Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Financial support programs

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in Dover, NH seeks a full-time Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, guiding hiring, training, and performance management in a climate-controlled facility.

The role emphasizes safety, coaching operators, and enforcing policies in a fast-paced production environment. The selected candidate will manage staffing, schedules, and ERP-based payroll, collaborate on new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Management, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience (3+ years in manufacturing management).
• Previous supervisory or people-management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Lean-Sigma, or Six Sigma manufacturing principles and methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, including hiring, training, performance management, goal setting, and disciplinary actions.
• Coach and develop operators to foster a positive work environment and support employee retention.
• Enforce company policies and procedures and ensure operators are properly trained and compliant.
• Ensure adherence to all safety policies for employees and visitors within assigned areas.
• Analyze ERP data, production schedules, and planning information to execute production requirements.
• Establish staffing levels, work schedules, and job assignments to meet operational needs.
• Communicate customer feedback through the Customer Experience team and direct customer interactions.
• Report schedule or quantity variances to the Customer Experience team in a timely manner.
• Manage timekeeping in the ERP system and approve payroll hours.
• Manage time off approvals and coordinate coverage in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with site leadership and support teams on new product introductions, process integration, and productivity standards.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analyses using CAs and NCRs and drive corrective actions with operators and technical teams.
• Serve as backup for Team Leads, Production Manager, and Production Coordinator as needed.
• Maintain a site-wide perspective, proactively supporting overall site needs, including facility operations, visitor and service provider coordination, and incident response.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean principles

ERP system

Education

Associate’s degree in Management/Business

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in Dover, NH seeks a full-time Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, guiding hiring, training, and performance management in a climate-controlled facility.

The role emphasizes safety, coaching operators, and enforcing policies in a fast-paced production environment. The selected candidate will manage staffing, schedules, and ERP-based payroll, collaborate on new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen