Production Supervisor - Aerospace - Springfield, MA

Michael Page; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

MPI is partnering with a leading North American manufacturer to recruit a Production Supervisor in Massachusetts. The role oversees daily production activities, drives safety, quality, and productivity, and develops employees in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of supervision experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read blueprints and manage resources. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, procedures, and manufacturing docs.
• Strong leadership with coaching, mentoring, and motivation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing/inventory/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to maximize team performance.
• Monitor metrics and visual management to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to meet customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement while managing priorities and resources.

Skills

Production supervision

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead production teams in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. This hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives while developing employees within a growing industrial manufacturing environment.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered components and assemblies serving a diverse range of industrial markets. The organization has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products through advanced manufacturing technologies, operational excellence, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

With multiple manufacturing facilities across North America, the company continues to invest in modern equipment, process improvement initiatives, and employee development programs. Its collaborative culture emphasizes safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth, creating an environment where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions to operational success.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading daily production activities, ensuring operational objectives are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This individual will oversee personnel, monitor departmental performance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and implement improvements that enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to maximize team performance and engagement.
• Monitor departmental metrics and visual management systems to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment issues, process inefficiencies, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate closely with quality and operations teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing priorities, schedules, and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate will be a proven manufacturing leader with strong experience managing production teams in a fast-paced industrial environment. They will possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, along with a demonstrated track record of improving operational performance and developing employees.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of production supervision experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and motivating production personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, manufacturing systems, inventory management software, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to balance quality, productivity, safety, cost control, and employee engagement initiatives.

Aanbod

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing organzsation that values employee development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package, robust benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on plant performance while advancing their career.

Package Highlights:

• Competitive salary range plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off, education assistance, referral bonuses, and additional employee benefits.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.