Senior Machine Shop Supervisor - Lean & Safety Leader

Pelican Products, Inc.; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate match

Health Savings Account Contribution

Wellness Discount Program

Global Mental Wellness Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Pelican Products, Inc. seeks a hands-on Machine Shop Production Supervisor II in Deerfield, MA to lead daily manufacturing, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across planning, engineering, and quality teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and strong SAP skills, with a track record of developing employees and meeting schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or directing production employees.
• Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency using SAP within a manufacturing environment, including the ability to analyze material movements, scrap, demand, BOMs, routings, and cost information.
• Experience driving continuous improvement through Lean, 5S/6S, waste reduction, cycle-time improvement, or similar initiatives.
• Strong ability to coach, motivate, influence, and develop production employees.
• Ability to manage production priorities, capacity constraints, quality concerns, and employee-related issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A hands-on leadership style with the willingness and technical ability to take the lead in production problem-solving efforts.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Associate or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Lead daily SQDCI shift meetings, communicate performance against targets, and coordinate corrective actions across teams and shifts.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees while setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable for performance.
• Manage daily production requirements, identify capacity constraints, and coordinate labor, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and raw materials to maintain production flow.
• Champion 5S/6S standards and drive improvements in workplace organization, safety, efficiency, and standardization.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, using Lean Six Sigma tools, employee involvement, and cycle-time studies to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and other support teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure quality issues and defects are identified and addressed before products move to the next stage of production.
• Monitor equipment and tooling to ensure safe and reliable operation, coordinate maintenance needs, and minimize production interruptions.
• Oversee manufacturing training and ensure SOPs, work instructions, and other documentation remain current and aligned with applicable ISO standards.
• Maintain and improve cross-training matrices to increase workforce flexibility and employee development.
• Conduct timely safety and injury investigations and lead applicable root cause analysis using Practical Problem-Solving methodology.
• Use SAP to analyze material movements, scrap, demand, BOMs, routings, and cost information to support production decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, NPD, Quality, and other departments to resolve operational challenges and meet customer requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SAP

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

5S/6S

Cross-functional Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate or technical degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pelican Products, Inc. seeks a hands-on Machine Shop Production Supervisor II in Deerfield, MA to lead daily manufacturing, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across planning, engineering, and quality teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and strong SAP skills, with a track record of developing employees and meeting schedules.