Production Supervisor - Medical Device - Southbridge, MA

Michael Page; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Career growth opportunities

Access to high level management

401K match

Excellent work life balance

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to guide a large, highly regulated manufacturing operation in a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leading production teams, driving performance, and collaborating across functions to sustain high standards of quality and efficiency. Strong emphasis on Lean and Six Sigma, GMP compliance, and workforce development will be essential for success.

Qualifications

• Lead production teams to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Drive daily manufacturing performance through KPI reviews, visual management tools, and accountability measures.
• Optimize staffing, labor utilization, and production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing overtime.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify manufacturing variances and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, documentation requirements, and company quality standards.
• Manage employee performance, training programs, performance reviews, hiring activities, and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Drive daily manufacturing performance through KPI reviews, visual management tools, and accountability measures.
• Optimize staffing, labor utilization, and production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing overtime.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify manufacturing variances and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, documentation requirements, and company quality standards.
• Manage employee performance, training programs, performance reviews, hiring activities, and workforce development.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader

Opportunity to lead a large manufacturing team in a growing environment.

Strong culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. My client is a well-established and growing manufacturer serving highly regulated industries, recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, quality, and innovation. The organization partners with leading customers to deliver complex, high-impact products through advanced manufacturing capabilities and a strong continuous improvement culture.

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Drive daily manufacturing performance through KPI reviews, visual management tools, and accountability measures.
• Optimize staffing, labor utilization, and production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing overtime.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify manufacturing variances and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, documentation requirements, and company quality standards.
• Manage employee performance, training programs, performance reviews, hiring activities, and workforce development.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior manufacturing leadership experience supervising production teams in a regulated or complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to lead teams, influence change, and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience working cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges and improve performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to high level management
• 401K match
• Excellent work life balance