Production Supervisor

Kelly Services; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Supervisor in Chelmsford, MA to lead a manufacturing team on a 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM schedule. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a regulated medical device environment.

A strong leadership background and 8+ years in manufacturing are required. Responsibilities include coaching a 10–15 person team, coordinating daily production to meet master schedules, and driving continuous improvement with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a production team of 10–15 direct reports.
• Manage daily production activities to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Monitor line efficiency, output, inventory accuracy, and safety performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and resolve production issues with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate staffing, cross-training, and work assignments to meet demand.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching discussions as needed.
• Oversee attendance, timecards, and overtime management.
• Maintain capacity planning and FIFO inventory practices.
• Track production metrics and report performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory awareness

ERP/MRP experience

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor

Chelmsford, MA

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Duration: Permanent/Full time position with benefits

MUST have leadership experience working in a medical device manufacturing facility

About the Company

We're seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team producing advanced medical technology used by hospitals, emergency responders, military personnel, and healthcare providers around the world. Our organization develops life-saving medical devices and solutions that help diagnose and treat patients experiencing serious cardiac, respiratory, and trauma-related emergencies.

If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and enjoys developing teams while driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Production Supervisor, you'll oversee the daily operations of the Zenix production line, leading a team of 10-15 direct reports while ensuring production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10-15 production employees.
• Manage daily production activities to meet the master production schedule.
• Monitor production output, line efficiency, inventory accuracy, and safety performance.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing, cross-training, and work assignments to meet changing production demands.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve production and product issues.
• Maintain employee training records and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, coaching conversations, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Monitor attendance, approve timecards, and manage overtime appropriately.
• Maintain capacity planning and ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed.
• Track and report production metrics, productivity, and operational performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 10+ years of manufacturing experience or Associate Degree with 8+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, technical, or medical device manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience as a Group Leader, Supervisor, or equivalent.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR) or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering changes, and manufacturing procedures.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A hands-on leader who enjoys developing people.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Focused on continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence.
• Able to build strong working relationships across Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion throughout the workday in a manufacturing environment. Occasional overtime, weekend work, or schedule adjustments may be required to support production needs.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a global organization whose products make a real difference in people's lives every day. Our teams are passionate about innovation, quality, and manufacturing technologies that support emergency medical care and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.