Production Supervisor

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

First shift

Team leadership role

Collaborative environment

Career growth potential

Job summary

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions in Danbury, CT is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. You will supervise production staff, coordinate workflows, maintain quality standards, and drive safety and efficiency to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, knowledge of Lean principles, and proficiency with ERP systems and production reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading production teams.
• Lean manufacturing/process improvement experience.
• Familiarity with ERP and production reporting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and support operations.
• Lead, train, and develop production employees.
• Coordinate staffing, workflow, scheduling, and priorities.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste.
• Track production metrics and analyze performance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and company policies.
• Coach employees and conduct performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain.
• Maintain organized work areas and inventory controls.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Production scheduling

KPI tracking

Leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Danbury, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing production staff, coordinating workflows, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with manufacturing supervisory experience who can motivate teams, improve processes, and drive operational performance.

Production Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily production activities and support manufacturing operations
• Lead, train, and develop production employees to achieve performance goals
• Coordinate staffing, workflow, scheduling, and production priorities
• Monitor productivity, quality, and on-time delivery performance
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Track production metrics and analyze departmental performance
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and company procedures
• Conduct employee coaching, performance reviews, and corrective action when needed
• Collaborate with departments including Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain
• Maintain organized work areas, equipment, and inventory controls

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience leading assembly, production, or manufacturing teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization principles
• Experience using ERP systems and production reporting tools
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and KPI tracking
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Project management experience is a plus

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable first-shift schedule
• Opportunity to lead and develop production teams
• Collaborative manufacturing environment
• Career growth potential within a growing organization
• Hands-on leadership role with a direct impact on operational success