Production Supervisor

ManpowerGroup; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in United States, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor on 2nd shift to lead a 15–20 person assembly team across safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role involves daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and driving improvements within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Expect a data-driven leader with hands-on management style, experience with ERP systems, and a strong background in Continuous Improvement and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of manufacturing leadership.
• Experience leading teams in regulated manufacturing (medical device/pharma) preferred.
• Strong CI/Lean, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Hands-on, urgent, accountable leadership with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead 15–20 assembly technicians and drive safety, quality, productivity.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, schedules, and workflow to meet demand.
• Track inventory, WIP, and labor through ERP and report metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and process enhancements across shifts.
• Ensure GMP, safety, quality and manufacturing standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our client, a leading global manufacturer serving the medical device, life sciences, and advanced technology industries , is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join their team. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be part of the Operations/Manufacturing team supporting production, assembly, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a sense of urgency, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd Shift

Location: Billerica, MA

Pay Range: $86,000 - $121,000

What’s the Job?

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 15-20 Assembly Technicians while driving safety, quality, productivity, and performance.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, staffing allocation, production schedules, and workflow to meet customer demand.
• Track inventory, production metrics, WIP, and labor efficiencies through the company's ERP system.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements to improve operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and company manufacturing standards while maintaining clear communication across shifts and departments.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of manufacturing experience and leadership responsibility in a production environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing, assembly, medical device, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, or similar regulated environments.
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Ability to lead with urgency, accountability, ownership, and a hands-on management style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working within ERP systems.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact manufacturing team within a global organization focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Competitive salary range of $86,000 - $121,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Career growth potential within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional leadership opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.