Production Supervisor

TEMPO Employment Services; Ashland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Reimbursement accounts

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Employee discount programs

In‑house professional certifications

Job summary

TEMPO Employment Services is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Ashland, ME night shift on a direct hire basis. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and strong team performance, reporting to the Production Manager.

You will provide hands‑on leadership, ensuring safety standards are met and supporting continuous improvement across operations. The ideal candidate has prior manufacturing leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach and develop a

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team
• Strong commitment to safety and high-quality performance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, and build a productive team environment
• Must be available to work flexible hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift production activities and overall team performance
• Ensure established safety and quality standards are consistently met
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety programs and procedures
• Lead, motivate, and support a collaborative and productive team
• Schedule personnel based on production and staffing needs
• Complete and submit weekly payroll information
• Train, develop, coach, and provide ongoing feedback to employees
• Work with the team to maintain established workplace cleanliness and housekeeping standards
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness
• Communicate effectively with management and other shifts to support smooth production operations

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Safety compliance

Communication

Organization

Coaching

Flexibility

Fast-paced

Job description

Production Supervisor
Ashland, ME - Direct Hire Opportunity

Schedule: Full-Time/Night Shift; flexibility may be required.
Salary: $65,000-$85,000 annually

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee night shift operations and ensure strong results in safety, quality, productivity, and team performance.

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position will provide hands‑on leadership to the production team, ensure safety and quality standards are consistently met, and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift production activities and overall team performance
• Ensure established safety and quality standards are consistently met
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety programs and procedures
• Lead, motivate, and support a collaborative and productive team
• Schedule personnel based on production and staffing needs
• Complete and submit weekly payroll information
• Train, develop, coach, and provide ongoing feedback to employees
• Work with the team to maintain established workplace cleanliness and housekeeping standards
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness
• Communicate effectively with management and other shifts to support smooth production operations

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team
• Strong commitment to safety and high-quality performance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, and build a productive team environment
• Must be available to work flexible hours as needed

This direct hire opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Reimbursement accounts
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• In‑house professional certifications and training opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to take the next step in their career while joining a stable operation offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.

TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.