Shift Production Supervisor — Lean Manufacturing Leader

LightForce; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Food/coffee perks

Job summary

LightForce in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily factory operations and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. This role involves leading a team, driving operational excellence, and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience in manufacturing and be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles. The position includes benefits like unlimited PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership capacity in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, and quality control principles.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and adjust resources as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Skills

Production processes knowledge

Leadership and team development

Problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

QuickSight

Jira

Notion

Job description

LightForce in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily factory operations and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. This role involves leading a team, driving operational excellence, and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience in manufacturing and be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles. The position includes benefits like unlimited PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and a retirement plan.