Production Supervisor (Foreman Trainee)

gpac; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a motivated individual to grow from a hands-on production role into a Shop Foreman. You will work on the production floor, learn the operation, and support daily shop activities to keep schedules on time.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, leadership potential, and a drive to advance into leadership while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience with leadership potential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Someone who enjoys being on the production floor—not behind a desk all day.
• Experience with production scheduling, inventory, ERP systems, or continuous improvement initiatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily shop operations and supporting production employees.
• Help coordinate production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor workflow, materials, and inventory to minimize downtime.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicate production priorities and resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Assist with training and developing production team members.
• Step into a leadership role when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.
• Learn all aspects of the operation in preparation for future advancement into the Foreman position.

Skills

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Inventory management tools

Job description

Build a Career. Lead a Team. Grow with a Stable Manufacturer.

Our client is looking for someone who wants more than just a job, they're looking for someone who wants a long-term career with an established manufacturing company. This position is designed for an individual who is eager to learn every aspect of the production operation and develop into a Shop Foreman.

Whether your background is in sheet metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, or another production environment, we're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, leadership potential, and the drive to keep operations moving efficiently.

What You'll Do

You'll work side‑by‑side with the Shop Foreman, learning the operation while helping keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist in leading daily shop operations and supporting production employees.
• Help coordinate production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor workflow, materials, and inventory to minimize downtime.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicate production priorities and resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Assist with training and developing production team members.
• Step into a leadership role when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.
• Learn all aspects of the operation in preparation for future advancement into the Foreman position.

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing or production experience with leadership potential.
• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication or metal manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Someone who enjoys being on the production floor‑not behind a desk all day.
• Ability to prioritize work, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• A dependable, self‑motivated individual who wants to grow with the company.
• Experience with production scheduling, inventory, ERP systems, or continuous improvement initiatives is beneficial.

Why This Opportunity?

• Clear path to becoming a Shop Foreman.
• Join a stable, growing manufacturer that values long‑term employees.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Supportive team environment where your ideas and initiative are appreciated.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build a long‑term career in manufacturing and grow into a leadership position, we'd like to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.