Production Supervisor

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Kelly Professional & Industrial is 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.

You will oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive quality and efficiency, coach a team of 10–15, and partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve issues in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with leadership in a medical device or regulated environment.
• Minimum 6 years leading electrical, electro-mechanical, or medical device manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of leadership as Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of QSR or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 production employees.
• Oversee daily production to meet master schedule.
• Monitor production output, line efficiency, inventory accuracy, and safety.
• Ensure quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate staffing and cross-training to meet demand.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve issues.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching conversations.
• Monitor attendance and manage timecards/overtime.
• Maintain capacity planning and FIFO inventory practices.
• Track production metrics and report performance.
• Foster a safe, accountable work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

ERP/MRP

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

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

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE!!

**MUST have leadership experience working in a medical device manufacturing facility**

Kelly is 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 ofproduction, 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.

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.