Production Specialist - 2nd Shift

Colts-Manufacturing-Company-LLC; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colt Manufacturing in Connecticut is seeking a Production Specialist to lead daily operations on the production floor. You will supervise a team of operators and technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met while actively managing scheduling and training.

You will troubleshoot equipment, drive process improvements, track attendance and performance, and lead daily shift meetings to communicate goals and key metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates/bachelors in related field a plus.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor production output and quality to meet standards and deadlines.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Train new employees and provide coaching to team members.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalate when needed.
• Lead daily shift meetings and report on key metrics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

About Us:At Colt Manufacturing we pride ourselves on producing high-quality products that set the standard in our industry. Our team is dedicated, skilled, and always looking for ways to improve. We’re seeking a Production Specialist who’s ready to take on the challenge of leading our production floor and driving results.Job Summary:As a Production Specialist, you’ll manage daily operations on the production floor. You’ll oversee a team of operators and technicians, ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. Your hands-on leadership will keep things running smoothly — from scheduling and training to troubleshooting and process improvement.Responsibilities:Supervise and coordinate the activities of production personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedulesMonitor production output and quality, making adjustments as needed to meet standards and deadlinesEnforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environmentTrain new employees and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team membersTroubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating complex problems to maintenance or engineering as neededTrack attendance, approve timecards, and participate in performance reviewsLead daily shift meetings, communicate goals, and report on key metricsIdentify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas for greater efficiencyEnsure all documentation is accurate and up to date (logs, reports, etc.)Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field a plus.3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership roleStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control standardsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead, motivate, and coach a diverse teamProblem-solving mindset and ability to make quick decisions under pressureProficiency with basic computer applications (MS Office, ERP systems)