Manufacturing Supervisor, 1st Shift

SCHOTT; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT in the United States (MA/Southbridge) seeks a hands‑on Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team across shifts, drive Lean improvements, and ensure on‑time production with quality. You will oversee direct reports, manage resources, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering to implement new processes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing supervision, a BS in mechanical engineering or related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years related supervisory or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic material and/or finishing technologies preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activity of direct reports within the same department.
• Provides first level supervision for assigned department(s) including attaining production schedules and maintaining process control to produce the quality and the quantity of products required.
• Encourages the use of Lean principles and leads by example.
• Supervises activities of department personnel in collaboration with department group leaders.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials and tooling.
• Maintains process controls and attains weekly production schedules.
• Works with Manufacturing Manager, Production Control, Sales, Shift Supervisors, Customer Service and Engineering in establishing new processes and/or improvements.
• Conducts daily shop floor management meetings (Level 2 or 3) and monthly departmental cell meetings.
• Follows up on actions required.
• Promotes culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Utilizes PSO concepts along with action plans that describe who, what, where and when; obtains the resources or support for the program or project.
• Monitors material quality of finished product; correlates material defects and recommends corrective action.
• Ensures that assigned employees receive all job‑related training and maintains a training matrix for use in making job assignments.
• Assists in budgeting processes and is responsible for budget control within assigned departments.
• Evaluates individual performance against department goals and objectives and provides an annual performance review for each employee.
• Assures compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Assures compliance with specified production methods, processes and procedures.
• Ensures that the responsibility for product quality and productivity is driven down to the lowest level of the organization utilizing PSO concepts.
• Ensures that direct labor reporting, record keeping and indirect labor are accurately reported on a daily basis.
• Utilizes process capability knowledge to reduce cycle times and to estimate cycle times and yields for quotation purposes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments — from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT’s global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.

Your Contribution

• Supervises the activity of direct reports within the same department.
• Provides first level supervision for assigned department(s) including attaining production schedules and maintaining process control to produce the quality and the quantity of products required.
• Encourages the use of Lean principles and leads by example.
• Supervises activities of department personnel in collaboration with department group leaders.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials and tooling.
• Maintains process controls and attains weekly production schedules.
• Works with Manufacturing Manager, Production Control, Sales, Shift Supervisors, Customer Service and Engineering in establishing new processes and/or improvements.
• Conducts daily shop floor management meetings (Level 2 or 3) and monthly departmental cell meetings.
• Follows up on actions required.
• Promotes culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Utilizes PSO concepts along with action plans that describe who, what, where and when; obtains the resources or support for the program or project.
• Monitors material quality of finished product; correlates material defects and recommends corrective action.
• Ensures that assigned employees receive all job‑related training and maintains a training matrix for use in making job assignments.
• Assists in budgeting processes and is responsible for budget control within assigned departments.
• Evaluates individual performance against department goals and objectives and provides an annual performance review for each employee.
• Assures compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Assures compliance with specified production methods, processes and procedures.
• Ensures that the responsibility for product quality and productivity is driven down to the lowest level of the organization utilizing PSO concepts.
• Ensures that direct labor reporting, record keeping and indirect labor are accurately reported on a daily basis.
• Utilizes process capability knowledge to reduce cycle times and to estimate cycle times and yields for quotation purposes.

Your Profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years related supervisory or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic material and or finishing technologies preferred.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop subordinates and to create effective working relationships with all functions and levels within the company.
• Strong analytical problem solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Good judgement and good decision-making ability.
• Ability to work on a team, including being an effective team leader.
• Effective management skills-plan, direct, organize and control.
• Ability to manage resources; equipment, personnel and time on multiple shifts.
• Ability to provide leadership for change and continuous improvement on multiple shifts.
• Ability to support department and corporate policies and goals, e.g. Schott Strategy Framework, Operational Excellence, Lean Principles.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

Total Compensation (Salary + Bonus) Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Your Benefits

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application.