Production Supervisor - Lean Manufacturing Leader

Antenna Research Associates, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our Laurel, MD facility. You will drive lean initiatives, manage a team of assemblers, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery with top safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and continuous improvement within a customer-focused production environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production or manufacturing experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a production team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience managing production schedules and ensuring material readiness.
• Knowledge of inventory processes and coordination with stockroom and planning functions.
• Hands-on experience with production equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience conducting reviews and providing constructive performance feedback.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety and quality.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, root cause analysis, Kaizen).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure production schedule adherence.
• Provide leadership to assemblers, assign tasks, and remove obstacles.
• Promote lean practices, standard work, and visual management.
• Collaborate with Planner and Inventory Clerk to ensure material readiness.
• Ensure equipment safety, maintenance, and proper operation.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Report progress and issues to management as required.
• Foster a respectful, safety-first workplace culture.

Skills

Production leadership

Schedule management

Lean manufacturing

Quality improvement

Problem solving

Team development

Inventory coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or Lean/Six Sigma certification

Job description

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our Laurel, MD facility. You will drive lean initiatives, manage a team of assemblers, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery with top safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and continuous improvement within a customer-focused production environment.