Production Supervisor

ACTalent; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and optimize manufacturing operations in a fully onsite Woburn, MA facility.

The role emphasizes directing priorities, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to achieve world-class processes. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of supervisory experience and a mechanical/industrial engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10 years' experience preferred in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or Eng. Tech.
• 5–10 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to and prioritize manufacturing operation issues as they arise.
• Effective communication with employees, the public and vendors.
• Strong written/spoken communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct priorities and daily activities of assigned personnel through effective communication.
• Lead continuous improvement to eliminate defects via root cause and corrective actions.
• Manage objectives and deploy resources to support production areas.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to prevent issues.
• Use supervision and communication skills to build a cohesive team meeting daily objectives.
• Monitor quality and production performance; adjust plans to meet scorecard metrics; provide regular reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies and EH&S/OSHA requirements.
• Plan and manage factory equipment and assets to meet production schedules.
• Oversee EH&S practices to maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Production supervision

Safety management

Continuous improvement

HVAC manufacturing

Quality awareness

Root cause analysis

Project management

Lean TPM

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations. This role focuses on directing priorities, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to achieve world-class manufacturing processes.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

We are seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations. This role focuses on directing priorities, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to achieve world-class manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct priorities and daily activities of assigned personnel through effective communication.
• Create and lead a culture of continuous improvement focused on eliminating defects through robust root cause and corrective action activities.
• Manage the objectives and priorities for the manufacturing team and deploy resources effectively to support production areas.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to prevent product and tooling/fixture issues.
• Utilize effective management and communication skills to build a cohesive team that meets daily objectives.
• Monitor quality and production performance, adjusting plans to align with scorecard metrics, and provide daily/weekly reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies detailed in the company handbook, treating all employees fairly.
• Plan and manage factory equipment and assets to meet production schedules.
• Oversee EH&S practices to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Qualify direct reports and evaluate the effectiveness of training, updating qualification matrices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Strong production, supervision, and assembly skills.
• Proficiency in safety, production management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in HVAC manufacturing processes, including assembly, wiring, and testing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality and product/process development.
• Understanding of warehousing and efficient material delivery processes.
• Competence in root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of lean methodologies such as TPM, 5S, and Visual factory concepts.
• Familiarity with building mechanical and electrical systems.
• General knowledge of manufacturing and machining equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of EH&S and OSHA requirements.
• Management and leadership experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology with 10 years' experience preferred.
• 5-10 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to and prioritize manufacturing operation issues as they arise.
• Effective communication skills with employees, the public, and vendors.
• Daily contact requires courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office software and strong presentation skills.
• Good written communication and effective organizational skills.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing assembly and machining environment, requiring constant communication with Assembly, Machining, Material Control, Quality, and Engineering groups. The role routinely utilizes computers, smartphones, and Oracle business software systems. Employees are regularly required to talk, hear, and be available or on call.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.