Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety & On-Time Delivery

Ward Leonard. in; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Leonard seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor operations, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and efficient use of resources to meet customer requirements. You will drive improvements and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to keep documentation accurate and current.

The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, safety, and the ability to train staff on ERP tools, scheduling, and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade certification; 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience reading BOMs, Routers, and Engineering Change Notices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations to ensure quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in morale, discipline, environmental compliance, cleanliness, and cross-training.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints using ERP systems, scheduling tools, and capacity analysis.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to meet work orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on Routers, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Ensure accuracy of manufacturing data entry and reporting.

Skills

Production scheduling

Resource management

Manufacturing processes

ERP scheduling experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or trade school certification

Tools

ERP systems (Visual)

Job description

Ward Leonard seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor operations, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and efficient use of resources to meet customer requirements. You will drive improvements and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to keep documentation accurate and current.

The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, safety, and the ability to train staff on ERP tools, scheduling, and company policies.