Manufacturing Supervisor - MD

The Gill Corporation; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits, dental, and vision

Life Insurance

401(K) and Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts to theme parks and attractions

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on ensuring efficient production while meeting customer quality and delivery standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years in manufacturing, with at least two years in a supervisory position. Key qualifications include a strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Benefits include health coverage, 401(K), and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production activities to meet targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve operational goals.
• Drive performance improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical or manufacturing‑related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Location: Edgewood, MD 21040

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating day‑to‑day manufacturing operations within a high‑volume, fast‑paced production environment. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of products that meet customer, quality, and delivery requirements while supporting broader operational and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and direct production activities to ensure adherence to quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets.
• Foster a strong safety culture by promoting compliance with all safety policies and actively participating in continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning—to support organizational goals and operational excellence.
• Drive performance against key metrics, including cost, quality, delivery, and safety, while identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Support the deployment of manufacturing strategies, standard work, control systems, and performance metrics to monitor operations, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions related to productivity, capacity, quality, and labor utilization.
• Onboard, train, and develop hourly employees to build a capable, engaged, and flexible workforce.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and labor reporting in compliance with company policies.
• Manage area layout, material flow, and work cell organization to optimize efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure consistent enforcement of company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations; promptly report and address unsafe conditions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a technical or manufacturing‑related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a related industrial environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, planning, or scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access.
• Acceptable vision test results (as applicable).
• Must have English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, understand and communicate the company’s operating procedures and policies.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, and vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts to theme parks, attractions, shows, and more!

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Accommodation

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department.