Production Supervisor - Hotworking

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(K) with match

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

SP Industries Inc. in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Production Supervisor - Hotworking to oversee daily operations in LG Lathe, Quartz Lathe, Shrinking and Tooling.

You will lead a frontline team, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, coordinate schedules, and partner with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency. Requirements include 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, a degree in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred, and

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in glass, finishing, or production operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage daily performance.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with production systems or ERP platforms preferred.
• Understanding of safety standards and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Additional training in leadership, safety, or Lean manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hotworking production operations across LG Lathe, Quartz Lathe, Shrinking and Tooling.
• Lead and coach production employees and team leads through direction and feedback.
• Execute daily production schedules to meet customer demand and OTD targets.
• Coordinate staffing, materials, equipment, and priorities to maintain continuous production.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, process requirements, and specs.
• Track and report KPIs including productivity, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, and OTD.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, PPE requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support training and cross-training to build flexibility and capability.
• Lead shift startup meetings and communicate priorities and performance results.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and organization.
• Monitor material flow and inventory across Hotworking operations.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support reliability and improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.
• Identify Lean process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor capacity and staffing; report risks to leadership.
• Support succession planning and develop bench strength within Hotworking.
• Develop a strong, accountable team focused on safety and quality.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to improve plant performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing leadership

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Team development

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location

Vineland, NJ, US, 08360

SP Industries Inc. is hiring for our team in Vineland, NJ and has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor - Hotworking!

The Production Supervisor - Hotworking is a fulltime frontline leadership role responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations across the Hotworking production areas including LG Lathe Quartz Lathe Shrinking and Tooling. This position ensures safe efficient and highquality production while meeting customer requirements and OnTime Deliverytargets. The Supervisor provides direct oversight of production employees and leads coordinates daily activities resolves operational issues and drives performance in alignment with plant goals. The role will also support workforce development crosstraining process improvement equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the Hotworking operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daytoday Hotworking production operations across LG Lathe Quartz Lathe Shrinking and Tooling ensuring safe efficient and compliant manufacturing
• Lead and support production employees and team leads through direction coaching training accountability and performance feedback
• Execute daily production schedules to meet customer demand and OTD targets
• Coordinate staffing workflow materials equipment and priorities across Hotworking operations to maintain continuous production flow and minimize downtime
• Ensure adherence to quality standards work instructions process requirements and product specifications
• Track and report key performance indicators KPIs including productivity yield scrap labor efficiency downtime overtime and OTD performance
• Promote and enforce all safety policies procedures PPE requirements and regulatory requirements
• Support training and crosstraining across LG Lathe Quartz Lathe Shrinking and Tooling to build flexibility technical capability and operational coverage
• Lead shift startup meetings and communicate daily priorities production goals safety expectations staffing needs and performance results
• Maintain proper housekeeping and organization in accordance with 5S standards
• Monitor and manage material flow and inventory requirements across Hotworking operations to ensure production requirements are consistently met
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support equipment reliability process improvements troubleshooting automation opportunities and new equipment implementation
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering Maintenance Planning and other departments to address production quality equipment and process issues
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality productivity cost labor efficiency and delivery performance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through standard work value stream mapping waste reduction and other Leancontinuous improvement methodologies
• Support costreduction initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce scrap overtime downtime labor inefficiencies material waste and other manufacturing costs
• Monitor production capacity and staffing requirements across Hotworking and communicate potential constraints risks and resource needs to leadership
• Support succession planning and technical development by identifying critical skills developing employees and building bench strength within Hotworking operations
• Develop a strong accountable and collaborative production team focused on safety quality operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Promote crossfunctional collaboration and break down departmental silos to improve overall plant performance and customer service

EXPERIENCE / EDUCTION:

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in glass, finishing, or production operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage daily performance
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Basic computer skills and experience working with production systems or ERP platforms preferred
• Understanding of safety standards and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Additional training in leadership, safety, or Lean manufacturing is a plus

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

HSE

All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.

Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

Why SP Industries Inc.?

The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values:People, Process, and Performance. As part ofATS, SPleverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives
• We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
• You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth

ATS is a $3B publicly-traded global enterprise with a proud 40-year history of helping advance the future with automation solutions. SP Industries Inc. sits within the ATS Life Sciences Group andis a leading global provider of state-of-the-art fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, research, pilot and production lyophilizers, laboratory equipment and supplies, and specialty glassware. SP supports research and production across diverse end-user markets including pharmaceuticals, life science, ophthalmic, environmental testing and monitoring, food and beverage and more. SP has a long and successful track record of quality and science innovation, and is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with production facilities in the USA and Europe. SP offers a world-wide sales and service network including product training and technical assistance. For more information visitwww.scientificproducts.com.

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