Lean Manufacturing Supervisor & Safety Lead

The Gill Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits, dental

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(K) Match

Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Gill Corporation-Maryland is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day production in a high-volume environment. You will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing that meets customer, quality, and delivery requirements while supporting broader operational objectives.

You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, mentor hourly employees, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning to optimize productivity and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, with an engineering background highly desired.
• Four (4) years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a related industrial environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, planning, or scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools; experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and direct production activities to ensure adherence to quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets.
• Foster a strong safety culture by promoting compliance with all safety policies and actively participating in continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning—to support organizational goals and operational excellence.
• Drive performance against key metrics, including cost, quality, delivery, and safety, while identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Support the deployment of manufacturing strategies, standard work, control systems, and performance metrics to monitor operations, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions related to productivity, capacity, quality, and labor utilization.
• Onboard, train, and develop hourly employees to build a capable, engaged, and flexible workforce.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and labor reporting in compliance with company policies.
• Manage area layout, material flow, and work cell organization to optimize efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure consistent enforcement of company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations; promptly report and address unsafe conditions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of manufacturing operations

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering background

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Gill Corporation-Maryland is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day production in a high-volume environment. You will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing that meets customer, quality, and delivery requirements while supporting broader operational objectives.

You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, mentor hourly employees, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning to optimize productivity and throughput.