Production Supervisor

K & K Thermoforming LLC; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K & K Thermoforming LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee front-line staff, coordinate production activities, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. The supervisor will report to the Operations Manager and drive efficiency across departments while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in project management or manufacturing disciplines.
• Strong organizational and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production processes with procurement, maintenance, and quality control.
• Direct and oversee front-line personnel to meet safety and quality goals.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Identify efficiency improvements and collaborate across departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Prioritization

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

About K & K Thermoforming

K & K Thermoforming specializes in creating custom protective packaging through the use of advanced thermoforming technology. Committed to innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction, K & K partners with clients to deliver durable and effective packaging that meets their unique requirements.

About the Role

Job Title: Production Supervisor

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Summary

The primary purpose of a Production Supervisor is to help plan, direct and oversee front line employees to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality in production operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Trains front line personnel.
• Organizes, directs, and oversees the schedules and work of front-line personnel.
• Helps provide annual reviews to the fulfillment Packers in conjunction with the Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates production processes and activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Is a liaison between the Operations Manager and production staff.
• Motivates, supports, and provides guidance to production staff.
• Ensures all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free.
• Communicates regularly with the Operations Manager regarding issues impacting production.
• Evaluates resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of project management, processes and personnel.
• Collaborates with other managers and supervisors as required to coordinate activities within and between departments.
• Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects.
• Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies within process, materials, equipment, or skills.
• Inspects resources for upcoming production projects in advance with enough time to have issues corrected and supplies on hand.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including those related to safety and health.
• Schedules, sets up and ensures production areas are run in a timely manner by due date.
• Conducts inventory of resources and communicates order and resupply of materials at the low level point.
• Submit no less than 6 ideas per year. This will factor into your pay increase at the end of the year.
• Other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent and/or 3+ years’ experience in project management and/or manufacturing and industrial management disciplines.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational, project management, problem solving and prioritization skills. Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness to meet tight deadlines and flexibility with fluctuating priorities.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks, while also having strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with others.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.Some lifting( under 55 lbs) , above average walking and standing. Some driving.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Visual acuity to work with programs on the computer and in a variety of plant operations.
• High level of concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks and manage staff.

Work Environment and Hazards

• May encounter some hazards such as loud noise, heat, dust, pallet moving machinery and entering and exiting fork trucks.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required when needed: gloves, masks, safety glasses, ear protection or seat belts.

Travel Requirements

None

Other Duties

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.