Production Supervisor, 1st Shift — Lean & Growth Focus

Nordson Corporation; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD, a leader in fluid dispensing systems, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift. You will oversee the Production team, coordinate with planning, ensure on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

Strong leadership and lean manufacturing experience are essential. Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing production orders in SAP, and implementing changes to improve efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or ISO-certified environments.
• Knowledge of injection molding, automated assembly equipment, and manual assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift meetings focusing on safety, performance and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve on-time delivery and scrap reduction.
• Provide training and coaching to Production Associates and supervise staff.
• Ensure production orders are opened/closed in SAP and prioritize jobs with planning.
• Identify process changes to improve productivity and communicate issues to leadership.
• Hire and develop team members to maintain a productive shift.

Skills

Prioritize tasks

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

ISO Certification

Injection Molding

Automated assembly equipment

Job description

Nordson EFD, a leader in fluid dispensing systems, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift. You will oversee the Production team, coordinate with planning, ensure on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

Strong leadership and lean manufacturing experience are essential. Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing production orders in SAP, and implementing changes to improve efficiency and quality.