Production Line Manager, Mid-Senior

Harfordchamber; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aberdeen is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the production line, manage staff, and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and strong organizational skills. This role requires effective communication with various teams and a focus on productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production line and ensure smooth workflow.
• Lead, train, and monitor production staff.
• Enforce safety protocols and compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Fields

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor Job Description

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0900hrs – 1700hrs

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the production line to ensure smooth workflow and timely output.
2. Assign tasks, manage schedules, and coordinate activities among line workers and technicians.
3. Lead, train, monitor, and motivate production staff while addressing performance issues.
4. Monitor product quality, enforce standards, and collaborate with QA/QC teams to resolve issues.
5. Recommend improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs, including implementing lean manufacturing practices.
6. Coordinate with planning, logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams to align production with inventory and delivery requirements.
7. Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA or other relevant regulations.
8. Monitor raw materials, tools, and equipment availability.
9. Maintain records on production metrics and generate reports.
10. Ensure production goals and deadlines are met.
11. Maintain proper staffing levels for each shift or production run.
12. Communicate effectively with engineering, maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to ensure departmental alignment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• +3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 procedures or similar quality systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed records.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, PMP.
• +6 years of experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with production line support and troubleshooting.

Additional Information:

• Applicants may be subject to background checks and security investigations.
• Security clearance is preferred but not required.