Production Supervisor

Marmon Utility LLC; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Utility LLC in Milford, NH is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee safety, quality and daily production in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure adherence to plans, schedules, and KPI targets while coaching operators and supporting lean initiatives.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, implementing 5S, reducing downtime, and working with engineering and maintenance to resolve process issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct wire and cable experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and process aptitude with wire/cable machinery.
• 2–4 year degree in engineering or manufacturing technology preferred; equivalent proven experience considered.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Team player and developer of teamwork.
• Lean Sigma training and MS Office knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, cost and productivity in a high-paced production environment.
• Plan and monitor daily production schedules and staffing with Director of Operations and Planning.
• Coach and develop operators; track attendance and performance; support training programs.
• Establish KPIs on the floor and drive continuous improvement (5S, lean initiatives).
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering to reduce downtime and optimize throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and incident reporting procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wire & Cable

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

Lean Sigma

Maintenance knowledge

MS Office

Education

Engineering/manufacturing tech degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marmon Utility LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings— which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for employee safety, quality, and supervising production in a high pace environment. Ensures compliance with daily planning, manufacturing and shipment schedules, while maintaining standards of Safety, Quality, Costs and Productivity. Provides employee training and maintains compliance with established rules, regulations, and practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Safety:

• Identify unsafe conditions and eliminate safety hazards.
• When an incident occurs, a full understanding of what happened needs to be understood, corrective action taken and reflected in the incident report.
• Incident reports need to be reviewed by the Director of Operations for comment and corrective action as required.
• Ensure all members are trained and working in a safe manner.
• Continuous monitoring for unsafe acts, maintenance concerns, slip/trip/ fall concerns.
• Regularly coach, encourage and monitor employees for compliance with safety rules and practices.

Staffing/Training:

• Identify staffing needs and collaborate with Director of Operations and Human Resources to prioritize and ensure timely recruitment for open positions.
• Participate in screening and hiring of candidates.
• Develop and track new operator training, and tiered growth path for a successful career in Marmon Utility.
• Train and cross-train operators as required to perform to the schedule as outlined by Planning.
• Each Supervisor will have responsibility to be a member of various committees in collaboration with Director of Operations, designed to correct specific problems that have been addressed by the strategic plan, i.e., Scrap reduction, material usage, safety.
• Measure operator efficiency.
• Evaluate and communicate progress/challenges utilizing coaching and training using documented process.
• Track attendance and recognize quality performance, coach each employee for success.
• Consult with the designated Human Resources representative on matters related to employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and other HR concerns.

Operations:

• Responsible for the following of each workstation schedules, communicate with planning for schedule improvement, change or challenges.
• Responsible for maintaining levels of production including safety, line speeds, product quality and work order quantities.
• Establish and communicate KPIs on the operation floor to promote productivity, Throughput, and OTD targets.
• Eliminate downtime through efficient set-ups, material availability, and staging.
• Reduce downtime due to maintenance, i.e., schedule preventive maintenance.

Scrap:

• Assure that scrap is being reported by work center.
• Implement corrective action to reduce scrap by understanding all components that contribute to it.
• Collaborate with operators to correct problems.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintenance personnel to correct equipment, process problems.

Productivity / Lean:

• Promote and support Marmon Utility Lean program by engaging operators in lean activities, training and suggestions.
• Develop methods to increase the efficiency of staging materials to be run at a work center - eliminate the time for searching for reels and/or materials.
• Develop and implement visual standards for 5S.
• Work with leads and team on adherence Monitor daily team accountability to the visual standards and Good to Go Lead team in conducting periodic 5s audits.
• Once implemented, hand off to team leads.
• Organize work centers: Organize each work center to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Provide the required tools and other resources to achieve work center goals.
• Maintain good housekeeping disciplines.
• Reduce transportation and waste of materials between and within departments.

These are the general duties required to fulfill the Production Supervisor job description, not a detailed description of all work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

• Equivalent experience of 3 - 5 years minimum within a manufacturing environment, in a supervisory capacity.
• Direct wire and cable experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and process aptitude and working knowledge of wire/cable machinery.
• 2 - 4 year degree in engineering of manufacturing technology preferred, but will consider equivalent proven work experience.
• Candidate must have strong conceptual and analytical skills, organization and problem-solving ability, verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player and a developer of teamwork within areas supervised.
• Preferred: Lean Sigma training Maintenance Knowledge Microsoft Office Knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs)
• Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing
• Must be able to operate test equipment, machinery; use power tools; work at heights using ladders and scaffolding.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.