Production Supervisor

Seal & Design Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seal & Design Inc in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage production resources to meet customer requirements and company targets.

The role emphasizes coaching, continuous improvement, and strong leadership within a fast-paced, on-site environment. Join a company dedicated to world-class operation and safety.

Qualifications

• Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable (LMA).
• Participate in vetting, selection, and onboarding of production team members.
• Coach, develop, and support Production Team Leads to ensure clear expectations and strong performance.
• Monitor efficiency, productivity, and labor performance to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
• Ensure the master production schedule is followed and communicate priorities to team leads and production employees.
• Drive production performance through KPI boards and daily accountability with focus on Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, and 5S.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen manpower and material yield.
• Monitor attendance, overtime approval, and time records; address attendance-related issues.
• Coordinate with second-shift leadership to ensure production continuity and clear shift handoff.
• Apply EOS tools and principles to drive accountability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement within the facility.
• Enforce safety policies and practices and partner with leadership on corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, purchasing, and logistics to resolve production issues and support continuous improvement.
• Track key performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and develop production team members and promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Ensure timely review of RMAs with root cause analysis and cross-functional action.

Job description

Seal & Design Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global distributor of die cut gaskets, seals, O-rings, molded rubber, and plastic products serving automotive, mass transit, defense, medical, electronics, HVAC, hydraulics, and other commercial industries. The company is headquartered in a modern 100,000 sq. ft. IATF 16949:2016 certified facility in Clarence, NY, with three additional ISO 9001:2015 certified locations across the Eastern US and Canada. Seal & Design's workforce focuses on delivering high-quality products, world-class customer service, and in-depth technical support and solutions. As a Preferred Converter for 3M, Rogers, and other major partners, the organization offers a dynamic environment for professionals who enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.

The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Syracuse, NY, responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. The Production Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products at the Syracuse facility in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications and provides continuous leadership and focus on the SEALS mission and developing a world-class operation.

The Production Manager collaborates closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and logistics to resolve production issues, optimize processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. They are accountable for tracking key performance metrics, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with IATF and ISO standards. The role also involves coaching and developing production team members, promoting a culture of safety and accountability, and supporting company growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable (LMA)
• Participate in the vetting, selection, and onboarding of production team members
• Coach, develop, and support Production Team Leads to ensure clear expectations, consistent execution, and strong team performance
• Monitor efficiency, productivity, and labor performance to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Provide coaching and counseling when performance expectations are not being met
• Ensure appropriate training, cross-training, and hands-on troubleshooting support are provided to production employees
• Ensure the master production schedule is followed and communicate priorities to team leads and production employees
• Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Drive production performance through KPI boards and daily accountability processes focused on Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, and 5S
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen manpower and material yield performance
• Monitor production team time and attendance, address attendance-related issues, request overtime approval as needed, and approve time records and paid time off requests
• Monitor plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals, and customer requirements
• Monitor time-sensitive customer orders and ensure production is completed on schedule
• Update daily reports and track trends
• Oversee the Production Performance Board process across functional areas to reinforce visibility, accountability, and timely follow-up
• Ensure timely review of RMAs by the production team, including appropriate root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and look-across activity
• Ensure 5S initiatives are maintained throughout production areas
• Participate in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule, performance priorities, and open fast-response issues
• Escalate material, manpower, equipment, and production issues to appropriate stakeholders and plant leadership
• Monitor department bins and material handling practices to support accurate workflow, inventory control, and operational discipline
• Develop and execute cross-training plans to build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce across key production resources
• Coordinate with second-shift leadership to ensure production continuity, consistent staffing coverage, and clear shift-to-shift handoff communication
• Apply Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) tools and principles to drive accountability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement within the facility
• Enforce safety policies and practices, proactively identify hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions to maintain a strong safety culture