Production Supervisor

Sapphire Recruitment Pty; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment Pty is seeking a Production Supervisor for a CNC metal fabrication environment in Sherrill, NY. The role covers the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM) and focuses on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You will supervise a team of 10–15 production staff, develop operators, and collaborate with Engineering to drive continuous improvement and efficient production performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including supervising employees in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and quality standards.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift production operations within a CNC metal fabrication environment, including press brake/forming, rolling, or laser cutting operations.
• Lead and develop Machine Operators while driving accountability for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Coordinate effective use of equipment, employees, facilities, and resources to achieve production objectives.
• Troubleshoot production issues involving delays, material shortages, equipment repairs, staffing, and other obstacles impacting output.
• Review production schedules and coordinate employee assignments to maximize equipment utilization and production efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering and other departments to improve equipment, processes, safety, production, and overall product quality.
• Use production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, efficiency, and productivity gains.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities including coaching, employee development, performance management, work assignments, interviewing, and hiring.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching & development

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (plus)

Job description

We have multiple Production Supervisor opportunities available with an established manufacturer in the Sherrill, NY area.

2nd Shift Production Supervisor: Monday – Friday, 2:30PM – 10:30PM

Attraction Points:

• Supervise teams of approximately 10–15 production employees.
• Work within a CNC metal fabrication environment supporting a broad portfolio of manufactured products.
• Broad responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee development.
• Opportunity to drive measurable continuous improvement within the operation.

Your Role:

• Supervise shift production operations within a CNC metal fabrication environment, including press brake/forming, rolling, or laser cutting operations.
• Lead and develop Machine Operators while driving accountability for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Coordinate the effective use of equipment, employees, facilities, and resources to achieve production objectives.
• Troubleshoot production issues involving delays, material shortages, equipment repairs, staffing, and other obstacles impacting output.
• Review production schedules and coordinate employee assignments to maximize equipment utilization and production efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering and other departments to improve equipment, processes, safety, production, and overall product quality.
• Use production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, efficiency, and productivity gains.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities including coaching, employee development, performance management, work assignments, interviewing, and hiring.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including previous experience supervising employees in a production environment, or 1+ year of manufacturing experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and quality standards.
• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment preferred.