Production Supervisor I - 1st Shift

AIS; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

AIS is seeking a Production Supervisor I for the 1st Shift in Leominster, MA. This role involves supervising employees and managing day-to-day operations of the production team.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced production environment, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include training employees, enforcing plant regulations, and ensuring production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead employees on first shift.
• Provide training on processes and equipment operation.
• Enforce plant rules and regulations.
• Approve Time and Attendance for employees.
• Manage daily activities to ensure production efficiency.
• Assign tasks to Group Leads.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Leominster, MA 01453

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Position Title: Production Supervisor I – 1st Shift

Department: Factory Management

Job Type: Exempt

Reports To: Production Manager

Function

This position will be responsible for supervising the employees and day-to-day operations on first shift while also providing direction and guidance to second shift.

Responsibilities

• Selects, leads and directs employees to work in a productive and safe manner.
• Plans and provides employees with training in processes and equipment operation.
• Enforces plant rules and regulations.
• Reviews and approves employees’ Time and Attendance.
• Manage employees’ daily activities to ensure production efficiencies.
• Assign tasks & projects to Group Leads.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts.
• Interacting and liaising with the other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritize orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience (20+ people) in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Reading, writing and math skills needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Communication and human relations skills required. While bilingual literacy (Spanish and English) is a plus, employee must be able to communicate in English proficiently.
• Candidate must have a strong work ethic, good communication skills, basic computer knowledge and be able to supervise employees in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Requirements

• Hours are first shift. May be required to work some Saturdays.
• Closed toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required.

EEO/AA Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, AIS will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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