Production Supervisor

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc. is assisting in finding a 2nd shift Production Supervisor for a manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. This direct-hire opportunity offers a 2:30 pm–11:00 pm shift with a salary range of $60k–$80k per year.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and hands-on experience with extrusion lines. You will lead a production team, monitor line status, and ensure product quality while coordinating with operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to perform arithmetic and algebra to high school level.
• Proficient in writing reports and basic MS Office usage.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extrusion experience with twin-screw extruder is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd shift production team and coordinate with operators.
• Monitor equipment status and adjust process settings to meet specs.
• Ensure production quality and handle deadlines.
• Communicate with VP of Operations as liaison.
• Enforce plant and corporate policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Algebra

Report writing

Hand tools

Manufacturing experience

Extrusion experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

I'm working with a client company to find 2nd shift Production Supervisor - this is a direct hire position with a successful manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. Here are some of the details about the position:

2nd shift 2:30 pm-11 pm $60-80K/year

Duties:

• Must have good leadership skills, must interact well with others, ability to work with the pressure of deadlines and accommodate a flexible workload.
• Must know how to operate extrusion lines (single screw and twin screw) and the line sub systems; Pumps, blowers, pelletizers, temperature controllers etc.
• Responsible for the quality of production. They must be constantly aware of the status of the equipment and make changes to process settings as required to meet customer specifications.
• Must remain calm during stressful situations and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be prepared to address any situation at any time.
• Act as a direct liaison between VP of Operations and operators.
• Support and enforce plant and corporate policies.

Required Skills:

• Must have great communication skills and write effectively
• Must be able to perform arithmetic and algebra commensurate with high school graduation levels.
• Capable of writing reports, using personal computers and have basic computer skills in MS Office programs.
• Experience working with hand tools
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Extrusion experience: Twin-screw extruder experience helpful