Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with company matching 100%

Defined-contribution retirement plan (

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Woburn, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the 3rd shift and drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale improvements across the production area.

You will coach and develop team members, champion Parker Lean System, and partner cross-functionally to align with the corporate WIN strategy.

This role focuses on hands-on leadership, standardized work, and continuous improvement to meet production targets while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2–4+ years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversees up to 50 team members, including team leads and hourly associates.
• Lead continuous improvement by promoting Parker Lean System principles and reducing waste.
• Ensure 3rd-shift execution and effective handoffs by coordinating with other shifts and leadership.
• Promote safety policy compliance and conduct safety investigations and audits.
• Ensure quality through root-cause analysis and reduction of scrap/rework.
• Support supply chain by minimizing excess inventory and ensuring production stock.
• Direct staffing to meet productivity targets and develop standardized work instructions.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through engagement, training, and empowerment.
• Conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary actions per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world's greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees' well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you're looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can't wait to meet you.

Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and improving the safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale of the production area. This includes motivating and empowering team members through coaching and development opportunities. As a key leader, you will work cross functionally to advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy and overall, Parker Lean System. This position will support 3rd shift which is from 10:15PM-6:30AM, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversees up to 50 team members, including team leads and hourly manufacturing associates.
• Champion Parker Lean System (PLS) principles by leading continuous improvement activities, promoting standardized work, identifying and eliminating waste, and engaging team members in lean practices that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure effective 3rd-shift execution and handoff communication by aligning production priorities, escalating issues promptly, and partnering with other shifts, support functions, and leadership to maintain continuity of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures, such as conduct safety investigations and audits.
• Ensures quality standards are met through continuous improvement such as root cause problem solving and reducing scrap / rework.
• Support supply chain through minimizing excess inventory, such as ensuring adequate stock for production.
• Direct and coordinate staffing resources to meet productivity targets in assigned areas
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s).
• Foster positive workplace culture through engagement, training, and empowerment initiatives.
• Conducts performance appraisals, coaching and counseling of team members. Administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policy
  

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-4+ years of manufacturing work experience with progressive responsibility required. Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business or an engineering discipline preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $84915 to $134795 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.