Production Supervisor

Scientific Search; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search is looking for a Production Supervisor in East Windsor, CT. In this leadership role, you will drive daily output and mentor a skilled manufacturing team. Your responsibilities will include planning production schedules, ensuring quality and safety, and maintaining effective communication with customers.

This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in thermal spray or coating processes, as well as strong team-building and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with thermal spray, coating, or related manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to balance leadership responsibilities with active production work.
• Strong employee engagement and team-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules and priorities.
• Lead production activities to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency goals are achieved.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer scheduling communications.
• Train, mentor, and develop production personnel.

Skills

Hands-on experience with thermal spray

Leadership capabilities

Team-building abilities

Communication skills

Job description

Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Production Lead

Location: East Windsor, CT

Join my client’s growing manufacturing team and take ownership of a critical production operation supporting advanced thermal spray coating processes. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll drive daily output, mentor employees, and make a direct impact on quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Why You Should Apply

• Lead a skilled manufacturing team in a hands‑on, high‑impact environment
• Play a key role in production planning, workflow optimization, and customer delivery
• Opportunity to influence shop-floor performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborative leadership position with direct involvement in operations
• Work with specialized thermal spray and coating technologies

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules and priorities
• Lead production activities to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency goals are achieved
• Perform production work alongside team members when needed to maintain workflow
• Serve as the primary contact for customer scheduling communications
• Monitor production metrics and implement process improvements
• Train, mentor, and develop production personnel
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies

About You

• Hands‑on experience with thermal spray, coating, or related manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to balance leadership responsibilities with active production work
• Strong employee engagement and team‑building capabilities
• Ability to communicate production schedules and customer updates effectively
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR requirements