Production Supervisor Second Shift

Coghlin Companies, Inc. - Columbia Tech; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Tech, a subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in West Boylston, MA. You will lead production activities, organize tasks, mentor staff, and ensure quality targets are met while supporting engineering and quality teams.

We value strong electrical/mechanical manufacturing experience, supervisory capabilities, and excellent communication. The role requires reading blueprints and coordinating with ERP/Microsoft Office tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical/mechanical manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory or lead person experience.
• High school diploma or trade school equivalent; associate degree a plus.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities and develop a manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and leadership to direct reports through attitude, action, and superior communication.
• Organize and assign work tasks to personnel in order to meet production goals.
• Insure products meet designed quality specifications and achieve quality goals.
• Meet production schedule within assigned budget.
• Interface with Engineering as required to troubleshoot inaccuracies or other design challenges.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment.
• Provide constant feedback as well as written and oral performance reviews for all assigned personnel.
• Provide support to Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality through participation in process control activities, and special testing, as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Manufacturing process

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or trade school equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Columbia Tech provides Time to Market Services at WARP SPEED, including product development, manufacturing, global fulfillment and aftermarket services. Columbia Tech clients include innovation leaders in the life-science, bio-discovery, alternative energy, semiconductor, power management, LED, medical, data storage, homeland security and robotics and automation industries. Columbia Tech is a subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., a fourth generation, privately held concept to commercialization firm. Columbia Tech was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2017, and the team works hard to maintain a culture and environment built on trust, respect, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Responsible for the coordination of the manufacturing activities for a wide variety of products and efficient allocation of labor and equipment to fulfill production requirements. Champion for quality, training, safety and sanitation standards for the work group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training and leadership to direct reports through attitude, action, and superior communication.
• Organize and assign work tasks to personnel in order to meet production goals.
• Insure products meet designed quality specifications and achieve quality goals.
• Meet production schedule within assigned budget.
• Interface with Engineering as required to troubleshoot inaccuracies or other design challenges.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment.
• Provide constant feedback as well as written and oral performance reviews for all assigned personnel.
• Provide support to Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality through participation in process control activities, and special testing, as required.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/mechanical background with at least 5 years of E/M manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory and/or Lead Person experience.
• Minimum of high school diploma, Associates Degree or trade school equivalent is a plus.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong teamwork, communication and decision making skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage changing and multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in developing a manufacturing team.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $28 - $31/hour (Salary commensurate with experience)

Working Environment

• Approximately 90% of the work is performed in a precision, light industrial production area. The remaining time will be spent in office and warehouse areas.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended amount of time, walk and reach with hands and arms. Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Note

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/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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