Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

Practical Applications, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Manufacturing/Production Supervisor to oversee a multi-shift production environment. You will ensure quality and cost-effectiveness while effectively managing a small team. Ideal candidates possess supervisory experience and strong communication skills, with a background in manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Experience with high mix/low volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day assignments for 3-7 employees.
• Schedule and cost accountability for production.
• Implement safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Staff management

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Posting Title: Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

This position has responsibility for the manufacturing operation team in a fast paced, multi-shift, high mix/low volume environment that produces products using cutting edge technologies. The Production Supervisor ensures that all products meet contractual quality, cost, and schedule requirements by planning, organizing, and directing the flow of production while maintaining a safe work environment.

The position is responsible for the effective execution of the manufacturing operations strategy, using the available control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress, identify root causes of failure modes, assess production capacity, resolve quality and staffing issues and develop/implement corrective action plans.

What You Will Do

• Schedule and cost accountability.

• Effectively manage day to day assignments for 3-7 employees.

• Workload planning and forecasting.

• Employee training and cross training.

• Time and attendance tracking.

• Safety and or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enforcing company policies and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years of prior relevant experience.

• Supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with equipment skid fabrication

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Previous leadership and management experience in manufacturing or similar environments with managing high mix/low volume manufacturing lines.

• Experience utilizing business systems and tools that aid in managing labor, processes, and budgets.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.