Manufacturing Supervisor

IMI; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Palmer, MA to lead a high-precision, vertically integrated production team responsible for laboratory, analytical, and clinical components. You will ensure quality, efficiency and fast turnaround while upholding Lean practices.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, strong SPC knowledge, and proven capacity planning and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in ISO 9001/high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in SPC and data-driven process monitoring.
• Demonstrated skill in workforce balancing and capacity planning.
• High urgency with a track record of meeting critical delivery dates for global customers.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations to meet high-reliability demands of analytical instrument production.
• Execute precise manload planning for optimal labor allocation across cells.
• Perform capacity planning to manage throughput in assembly and components manufacturing.
• Apply SPC to monitor and maintain high-precision standards for mass spectrometry components.
• Ensure processes meet cleanliness and vacuum-compatibility specifications.
• Respond quickly to bottlenecks or downtime to sustain ultra-responsive service to OEM clients.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve production yield using Lean methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams for smooth transitions from development to production.

Skills

SPC

Data-driven decisions

Capacity planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management or related field

Tools

No specific tools mentioned

Job description

IMI plc

At IMI, we’re not just creating solutions; we’re building careers. So, unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.

IMI plc

At IMI, we’re not just creating solutions; we’re building careers. So, unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.

Here, you can make a real difference – solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter, safer and more sustainable. From the energy that powers homes to the systems that keep the world moving, you’ll help create solutions the world depends on.

But it’s not just about the work – it’s about how you grow. We encourage curiosity, make learning part of everyday life, and give you real opportunities to build new skills and move your career forward.

We believe in nurturing your wellbeing, too, with strong benefits and flexible policies that help you succeed. At IMI, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.

Role Overview

Lead a dedicated team in a high-precision, vertically integrated manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that our mission-critical components for laboratory, analytical, and clinical equipment are produced with uncompromising quality, efficiency, and speed. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture that values precision, technical excellence, and ultra-responsive service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations, ensuring production schedules align with the high-reliability demands of the analytical instrument market.
• Execute precise manload planning to ensure optimal labor allocation across assembly and production cells.
• Perform rigorous capacity planning to manage throughput in our vertically integrated assembly and component manufacturing workflows.
• Drive the application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and maintain the high-precision standards required for mass spectrometry components.
• Ensure all processes meet strict cleanliness and vacuum-compatibility specifications.
• Rapidly respond to production bottlenecks or equipment downtime to maintain our "ultra-responsive" service promise to our OEM clients.
• Actively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve production yield through Lean methodologies.
• Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality departments to ensure seamless product development-to-production transitions.

Critical Competencies For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience, ideally within an ISO 9001-certified or similarly high-precision/regulated manufacturing environment like medical devices or analytical instruments.
• Expertise in SPC and data-driven process monitoring.
• Demonstrable skill in workforce balancing and capacity planning.
• A high sense of urgency with a track record of meeting critical delivery dates for global customers.
• Strong leadership communication skills to coach and