Lean Production Supervisor - Lead Ops & Safety

Materion; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking a Production Supervisor in Newton, MA to oversee the production department across processes, equipment and staff, ensuring safety and quality on each shift. You will hire, train, and manage performance, coordinate with planning and maintenance, and drive Lean initiatives to meet weekly capacity with available resources.

Candidates need a Bachelor's in business or technical field and 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing; strong communication and intercultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to develop others and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production department and oversee processes, equipment, staff and safety on each shift.
• Direct activities of production employees, hire, train and manage performance.
• Coordinate with production planning and maintenance to manage delays and reschedule as needed.
• Collaborate with supply chain to set weekly capacity based on materials and equipment.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Performance management

Planning and organizing

Intercultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Materion is seeking a Production Supervisor in Newton, MA to oversee the production department across processes, equipment and staff, ensuring safety and quality on each shift. You will hire, train, and manage performance, coordinate with planning and maintenance, and drive Lean initiatives to meet weekly capacity with available resources.

Candidates need a Bachelor's in business or technical field and 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing; strong communication and intercultural