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Lowell Inc.; Lowell, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401k with 3% employer contribution

Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Lowell is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee night shift activities across Machining, Quality, and Parts Finishing in a medical device facility. You will ensure schedules are met, quality and regulatory requirements are followed, and staff are engaged in a safe, efficient environment.

Leadership skills, CNC knowledge, and a strong Lean mindset are essential to drive continuous improvement, team development, and accurate production reporting aligned with dayshift leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading or supervising machining operations, preferably in medical devices.
• Understanding CNC machining processes and quality practices.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO 13485 regulatory environments preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership to motivate front-line teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and production reporting tools.
• Commitment to Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all associates across departments on night shift.
• Ensure production needs meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Execute night shift priorities and schedules as directed by dayshift leadership.
• Monitor KPIs and escalate issues or variances to dayshift management.
• Maintain night shift production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow efficiency.
• Promote Lean initiatives and 5S within the facility.
• Ensure FDA/ISO 13485 compliance and a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Quality awareness

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Production reporting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily activities of all departments and associates on night shift — including Machining, Quality, and Parts Finishing — as directed by primary (day) shift operations leadership within our medical device manufacturing facility. This role ensures production schedules are executed, quality and regulatory requirements are met, and associates are engaged and supported in a safe and efficient environment. The Supervisor drives performance execution and supports continuous improvement activities aligned with company goals and priorities established by dayshift leadership.

About Lowell

Lowell is the premier partner for the development and production of technologically advanced, implantable medical devices for the cardiovascular, spine, trauma and extremities markets. We manufacture components and assemblies that save lives and improve quality of life.

• Lead and supervise all associates across all departments on night shift.
• Ensure associates are meeting production needs while meeting customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal procedures.
• Execute night shift priorities and schedules as established by dayshift leadership.
• Identify and elevate issues impacting safety, quality, or delivery.
• Maintain night shift production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure machine uptime, production, and inspection, to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Review KPIs related to production output, quality, cost, and efficiency, and escalat concerns or variances to dayshift/Manufacturing Manager as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality requirements.
• Promote and support Lean initiatives such as standard work, 5S, problem solving, and waste elimination.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to team members to drive performance, engagement, and skill development.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, and maintenance to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate production reporting and ERP transactions.
• Interview, select, and develop new associates.
• Perform manufacturing responsibilities and other duties as needed.

Production Supervisor Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role in machining operations, medical device experience preferred.
• Understanding of CNC machining processes, finishing, and quality practices.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO 13485 regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate front-line teams.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools.
• Lowell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401k Retirement Plan with 3% employer contribution, and Profit-Sharing plan.

If you are a highly motivated individual who takes pride in their work, we would love to hear from you.