Production Supervisor

100Hires, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Windham, CT is seeking a third-shift Production Supervisor to oversee one or more major manufacturing functions. You will coordinate activities, ensure on-time production, and maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires direct supervision of hourly staff, strong leadership, and the ability to manage material flow, equipment readiness, and shift handoffs while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Strong project management and team-based supervision skills.
• Proficient in leadership and people management.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision over hourly associates.
• Plan work and production for the shift using process and equipment knowledge.
• Ensure materials, instructions, machine availability, and training meet production requirements.
• Maintain records on attendance, absence, and overtime schedule.
• Monitor equipment to ensure continuous production and safety.
• Address first-step grievances per policy.

Skills

Leadership / People Management

Experience in Manufacturing Environmen

Shift Leader

Shift Supervisor

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the Group manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian Group has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.Position SummaryThis is a position reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and it lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a third shift Production Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all activities of one or more major manufacturing function(s).This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions a third shift of operation and assures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a quality product. Coordinates production to meet production control schedules and maintains continuous flow of production; implements the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on an assigned shift.ResponsibilitiesDirect supervision over hourly associates.Use process and equipment knowledge to plans work and production for the shift.Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements, and obtains information from prior shift supervisor regarding operating problems.Observe associates for effectiveness, efficiency, performance safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap, usage, and waste.Evaluate process, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call ins, and over time schedule.Handle the first step grievances within assigned shift in accordance established policy.Assures that all the manpower, raw materials, and equipment is on hand and running to produce the highest quality product, in the most efficient, and timely manner.Perform routine and on-going monitoring of machinery/equipment use within area of responsibility to ensure that machine safeguards/controls are effectively in place whenever machines are operating in a production mode.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred.Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.Strong project management/supervision skills in a team-based environment.Strong manufacturing background; able to understand and develop appropriate product specifications.You should be proficient in:Leadership / People ManagementExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentShift LeaderShift Supervisor