Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Kinetic Engine Systems; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Southwick, MA. You will lead a production team, oversee assembly and machining activities, and ensure quality standards to meet production goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (degree preferred), CNC proficiency, and prior leadership experience in manufacturing. You will plan schedules, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering and quality control to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC machining processes, equipment operation, and programming.
• Experience managing, leading or coaching a team within a production environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate teams, delegate tasks, and provide guidance.
• Ability to manage projects and complete them in a timely manner.
• Flexibility to adapt to business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication to convey information and instruct the team.
• Basic understanding of employment laws, performance management and timekeeping.
• Knowledge of ERP system and familiarity with visual tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Set up machines and equipment and perform direct labor as needed.
• Encourage collaboration and foster a team environment with servant leadership.
• Plan and coordinate production activities and set priorities for products.
• Develop and maintain organization through hiring, performance management, and training.
• Recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
• Supervise payroll, overtime, and PTO for employees.
• Develop methods to eliminate problems and improve product quality.
• Revise schedules and priorities to meet customer needs.
• Consult with engineering on work orders and prints.
• Recruit engineering help for solving manufacturing design issues.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Assist Quality Control with issues and accountability for results.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Ensure equipment and production meet quality standards and take corrective action.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe workplace.
• Respond to incidents promptly and report to management.
• Follow 6S and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

CNC machining processes

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Safety compliance

Mentoring / coaching

Reading prints/specs

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Full Time Direct Southwick, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1071

Salary Range: $36.00 To $44.00 Annually

Job Position Summary: You will be responsible for leading a team and oversee daily operations, to include coordination of production and assembly of our products within acceptable quality standards to meet productions goals.

You must have

• A high School Diploma or Equivalent, Degree preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC machining processes, equipment operation, and programming.
• Prior experience in managing, leading or coaching a team within a production environment.
• The ability to lead and motivate teams, delegating task, and providing guidance.
• The ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information and provide instruction to the team.
• Basic understanding of employment laws, performance management and timekeeping.
• Knowledge of ERP system, visual preferred.
• Ability to coach and mentor other employees.
• Ability to Identifies areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency.
• Familiar with the Manufacturing process and equipment.
• Proficient Computer Skills to include Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of safety regulation and procedures.

In your role, you will

• Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Set up machines and equipment and Performs Direct Labor as required.
• Encourage collaboration and foster a team environment by practicing the principles of servant leadership.
• Plan and coordinate production activities and establishes production priorities for products in accordance with effective operations and cost factors.
• Develop and maintain an effective organization through the hire selection, performance management, training, and motivation.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, attendance, and disciplinary measures.
• Directly supervise employees to include payroll, overtime hours, and PTO.
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revise production schedules and priorities to best meet customer needs.
• Consult with engineering personnel regarding modifications of work orders and prints.
• Recruit engineering assistance in problem solving regarding manufacturing design of tools and/or methods to improve production and quality of products.
• Assist, set up and monitor the training of new employees.
• Assist Quality Control with the determination of quality control issues and remain accountable for results.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Ensure equipment operation and production meets quality control standards by monitoring throughout the shift, and takes corrective action immediately as needed.
• Enforce safety regulations and procedures ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Respond to building or employee incidents or accidents promptly and appropriately, and reports to management as the situation warrants.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.

Working Conditions

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities

Physical Requirements

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.