Lean Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Materion; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion in Newton, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the production department, including processes, equipment, employees, safety and housekeeping to meet quality and quantity standards on each shift. You will direct production staff, hire and train teammates, monitor performance, and coordinate with planning and maintenance to minimize delays and optimize weekly capacity.

A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing are required, with strong English communication and Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English; Lean methodologies, concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of production employees, including hiring, motivating, training and performance management.
• Monitors production levels and reports delays to managers, planning and maintenance.
• Coordinates movement of parts with supply chain to set weekly capacity based on equipment, manpower and materials.
• Ensures policies, rules and procedures are followed in all areas of production.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Team leadership

Performance management

Effective communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline

Job description

Materion in Newton, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the production department, including processes, equipment, employees, safety and housekeeping to meet quality and quantity standards on each shift. You will direct production staff, hire and train teammates, monitor performance, and coordinate with planning and maintenance to minimize delays and optimize weekly capacity.

A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing are required, with strong English communication and Lean