Production Foreman

NPAworldwide; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a promotable Production Foreman/Team Leader to supervise a 10–12 person assembly team in a custom fabrication environment. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with leadership and hands-on skills valued above formal education.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience, a background in manufacturing, and the ability to actively engage on the plant floor to resolve bottlenecks and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in hands-on roles.
• Leadership experience as a supervisor or team leader in a production setting.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or college education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of approximately 10–12 production personnel in assembly and fabrication.
• Communicate job expectations, plan and monitor work, and appraise results.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

5S

Standard work

Continuous improvement

Team supervision

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or college education (a plus)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Upcoming retirement and succession planning has created need for promotable Production Foreman or Team Leader experienced in managing

Job Description

Upcoming retirement and succession planning has created need for promotable Production Foreman or Team Leader experienced in managing

assembly operations in a custom fabrication/ lean environment.

This is an assembly environment. Ideally know something about welding, machining, testing, roll forming, multiple step assembly and fabrication processes but having leadership skills and desire learn is more important.

Will be supervising team in sheet metal fabrication, plastics and cast component manufacturing and mechanical product assembly. Demonstrated participation in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement initiatives.

Will have support from Production Supervisors and Management so will consider someone transitioning from the military who has demonstrated leadership and technical skills.

Job Duties

Will supervise the activities of @ 10 -12 production personnel engaged in all aspects of assembly function. Specific responsibilities include

communicating job expectations, planning and monitoring work, appraising job results and managing an assigned workforce.

Will be active on the plant floor, recognizing bottlenecks, production delays and workflow problems, finding and implementing solutions.

Key Accountabilities Include

• Meeting production schedules by establishing priorities
• Establishes staffing plans and assigns labor hours as required, revising schedules as necessary.
• Identify and implement quality and continuous initiatives.
• Responsible for safety procedures necessary to maintain manufacturing operations and high quality standards.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

Qualifications

5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a hands-on production environment.

Leadership experience as a Production Supervisor, Shop Supervisor, Team Leader, Lead Person, or similar front line leadership role such as in the military.

• Strong understanding of workflow, safety, quality, productivity, and employee accountability.
• Ability to make timely decisions and solve problems in a fast-moving production environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work, or continuous-improvement principles is preferred.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to review production information and complete required documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college education is a plus but not required.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Upcoming retirement and succession planning has created need for promotable Production Foreman or Team Leader experienced in managing

assembly operations in a custom fabrication/ lean environment.

Will have support from Senior Production Supervisors and Management so will consider someone transitioning from the military who has demonstrated leadership and technical skills.

Practically recession proof industry with growth opportunities. Very little overtime, no weekends.

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 75000

Salary Max

$ 85000

Currency Type

USD