Manufacturing Supervisor - MD

The Gill Corporation -- Maryland; 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) Match

Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Gill Corporation-Maryland is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day production in a high-volume setting. You will oversee safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets while coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning to meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, an engineering background preferred, and at least four years in manufacturing with two years in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; engineering degree preferred.
• 4+ years in manufacturing, with 2+ years supervising.
• Lean, Six Sigma exposure highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Promote safety and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and labor reporting.
• Onboard and develop hourly employees.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

MS Excel

Team leadership

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are:The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.Compensation for this role: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00, commensurate with experienceShift: 3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AMSummary: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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: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 operationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Qualifications and Education RequiredHigh school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred, with an engineering background highly desired.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 DemandsWhile 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 offered:Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife Insurance401(K) MatchPaid Vacation and 10 Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementEmployee 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). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.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.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.