Manufacturing Supervisor - Lean Ops & Safety

K&L Microwave LLC; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dover is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to coordinate production with multiple departments, ensuring plans are met and resources are optimized. You will work with scheduling, procurement, engineering, quality and sales to drive on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and experience with lean manufacturing. You will oversee staffing, safety training, and process improvements within a structured manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in a supervisory position within a manufacturing environment, including lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing activities with all functions to optimize production and utilization of resources.
• Meet production plans by coordinating with Master Scheduler, Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales.
• Establish priorities, schedules, shifts and staffing; monitor progress and revise as needed.
• Maintain manufacturing and quality standards to meet cost, quality and delivery commitments.
• Provide guidance on manufacturing process plans, personnel, material, subcontract, facility, tooling and equipment needs.
• Maintain staff by planning, coaching, counseling, monitoring and development.
• Ensure employee safety through observations, inspections and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Financial knowledge

Education

Associate degree in business administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Dover is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to coordinate production with multiple departments, ensuring plans are met and resources are optimized. You will work with scheduling, procurement, engineering, quality and sales to drive on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and experience with lean manufacturing. You will oversee staffing, safety training, and process improvements within a structured manufacturing environment.