Production Supervisor

Schneider Electric; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision

Life insurance

Benefit Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

401(k) + match

Holidays

Stock purchase program

Military leave

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Buffalo, NY to oversee all first-shift production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. Lead and motivate a team, monitor processes, and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, industrial engineering, business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production activities during the first shift to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Production knowledge

Safety standards

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, industrial engineering, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,400 - $129,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

About the Role: Manufacturing Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing all production activities during the first shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates production activities during the assigned shift to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Leads and motivates a team of production workers, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Monitors and evaluates production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to foster professional development and growth.
• Maintains accurate production records, including inventory levels, production output, and quality control metrics.
• Identifies equipment maintenance needs and coordinates maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Communicates effectively with management, peers, and subordinates to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the production team.
• Knowledge of Lean principles is a plus
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, industrial engineering, business or related field required.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make decisions under pressure.
• Solid understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality control principles.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work second shift hours as needed.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary):

Position requires good manual dexterity, fine motor skills, visual acuity, spatial awareness, proficiency in using hand tools and equipment. This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing, and occasional bending or squatting. Candidates should be able to comfortably perform physical tasks associated with the role, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric –

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.