Manufacturing Supervisor: Lean Ops & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Worcester, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead department activities, ensure production schedules, maintain process control, and uphold quality, safety, and compliance with company policies.

You will develop employees, drive Lean, PSO, and continuous improvement, coordinate with multiple functions, manage resources, monitor yields and cycle times, and implement corrective actions to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years related supervisory or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams, build cross-functional relationships, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of fiber optic materials/finishing technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise departmental operations and personnel to achieve production schedules, maintain process control, and ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and develop employees through training, performance management, coaching, and collaboration with group leaders while fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean, PSO, and operational excellence initiatives by conducting shop floor management meetings, tracking action plans, and implementing process improvements.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Control, Sales, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to optimize processes, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
• Manage department resources, including staffing, materials, tooling, budgets, and labor reporting, to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Monitor product quality, process capability, cycle times, and yields, identifying corrective actions and opportunities to improve productivity and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fiber optic finishing knowledge

Job description

SCHOTT AG in Worcester, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead department activities, ensure production schedules, maintain process control, and uphold quality, safety, and compliance with company policies.

You will develop employees, drive Lean, PSO, and continuous improvement, coordinate with multiple functions, manage resources, monitor yields and cycle times, and implement corrective actions to boost productivity.