Production Cell Supervisor

360 Recruiting Group; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match after 90days

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Birk Manufacturing Inc. in East Lyme, CT is seeking a Production Cell Supervisor to lead a small team of five assemblers and oversee daily manufacturing operations.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on production flow, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $25–$27 hourly pay plus a performance-based bonus. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of manufacturing and supervisory experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in an ISO-certified environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to lead a hands-on manufacturing team and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop approximately five production employees.
• Monitor daily production schedules, workflow, quality, and status.
• Coordinate staffing, materials, and equipment to keep production on track.
• Address attendance, performance, and employee relations issues.
• Manage training, time-off requests, and performance reviews.
• Support safety initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and quality.
• Communicate production updates and resource needs to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

LEAN/6S

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

East Lyme, United States | Posted on 10/07/2026

• City East Lyme
• State/Province Connecticut
• Country United States

Job Description

Production Cell Supervisor

Location: East Lyme, CT

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $25–$27/hour, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time/Direct Hire
Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligible

About Our Client:

Since 1989, Birk Manufacturing Inc. has designed and manufactured high-quality flexible heaters and thermal systems for use in various devices, instrumentation, and equipment for multiple industries. Over the years, Birk Manufacturing has grown into an industry leader in thermal management and custom turn-key solutions.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Cell Supervisor to lead a team of approximately five Production Assemblers and oversee daily manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for production flow, quality, safety, employee performance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop approximately five production employees.
  
• Monitor daily production schedules, workflow, quality, and job status.
  
• Coordinate staffing, materials, equipment, and other resources to keep production on track.
  
• Address attendance, performance, and employee relations issues.
  
• Manage training, cross-training, time‑off requests, and performance reviews.
  
• Monitor overtime and ensure compliance with company policies and work instructions.
  
• Support safety initiatives, Gemba walks, LEAN manufacturing, and 6S practices.
  
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and production processes.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  
• Communicate production updates, issues, and resource needs to management.
  

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in an ISO-certified environment.
  
• At least 1 year of supervisory, leadership, or management experience.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
  
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  
• LEAN/6S experience is a plus.
  
• Experience with IPC standards, soldering, crimping, or other specialized manufacturing processes is a plus.
  
• $25–$27/hour
  
• Performance-based bonus
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Short- and long-term disability
  
• Accident and critical illness insurance
  
• Company-paid life insurance
  
• Voluntary life insurance
  
• PTO
  
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
  
• Tuition assistance after one year of service
  
• Opportunities for professional development
  

This is a great opportunity for a manufacturing professional who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and making a direct impact on production and continuous improvement.