Manufacturing Supervisor

Knowles; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee production processes at their New Bedford facility. The role involves managing a skilled team, implementing manufacturing policies, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Managing a team of skilled machine operators and assembly workers.
• Implementing manufacturing policies and ensuring compliance.
• Driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production process and manage production schedule.
• Develop and train a world-class manufacturing team.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Process implementation

Lean Six Sigma

Education

10+ years of manufacturing management experience

5 years managing production operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

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Department: Manufacturing

Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Department: Manufacturing

Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversee management of all Manufacturing areas to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

REPORTS TO: Head of Manufacturing

SUBORDINATES: Manufacturing sections involving skilled machine operators, assembly, test or similar activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.
• Develop, train, position and nurture a world-class team that meets the product quality, delivery, and cost goals necessary to optimize customer satisfaction (delivery) and company profit.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and standards that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Oversee the production process and manage production schedule. Ensure Key Performance indicators of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded. Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for production operations.
• Maintain compliance of company policies, safety standards, quality specifications, regulatory requirements, and sanitation practices.
• Drive continuous improvement using a Lean Six Sigma culture throughout the operations. Lead the effort to eliminate waste and reduce cycle time and cost in half.
• Work effectively to relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in working with others, while maintaining positive and professional working relationships.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent leadership, communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proven ability to implement complex processes.
• Knowledge of current procurement, inventory management strategies, quality and manufacturing practices are required.
• Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processing, and principles (MS project, AS400, ISO, Lean Six Sigma) is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5 years' experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.
  
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $65,000 to $75,000 per year.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

CDE is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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