Supervisor I, Manufacturing

Galvion; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion in Newport, Vermont seeks an experienced Supervisor I, Manufacturing to lead daily production, coordinate staffing for a Fri-Sun 5am-5pm weekend shift, and ensure safe, high-quality operations on the Plant floor.

This hands-on leadership role requires at least an Associate's degree and 5+ years of supervisory experience, strong communication, and experience with Lean and ERP systems to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach and develop employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude and injection molding experience are a plus.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing employees and Team Leads.
• Coordinate staffing, employee assignments, and daily production priorities.
• Monitor production schedules and performance to ensure customer and operational requirements are met.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives focused on improving efficiency, safety, and workplace conditions.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting cross-training and employee growth.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and communicate issues and opportunities to leadership.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve problems and improve processes.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company policies, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable safety requirements.
• Identify and communicate equipment, process, staffing, and performance issues that may impact production or departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Management/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SUPERVISOR I, MANUFACTURING

Weekend Shift - 5am - 5pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Newport, VT | Plant Operations | Salaried | P4

Lead. Develop. Improve. Deliver.

Galvion is seeking an experienced Supervisor I, Manufacturing to join our Plant Operations team in Newport, Vermont.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The Supervisor I will lead employees and Team Leads, coordinate staffing and daily production activities, support employee development, and drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing employees and Team Leads.


• Coordinate staffing, employee assignments, and daily production priorities.


• Monitor production schedules and performance to ensure customer and operational requirements are met.


• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.


• Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives focused on improving efficiency, safety, and workplace conditions.


• Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting cross-training and employee growth.


• Monitor departmental performance metrics and communicate issues and opportunities to leadership.


• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve problems and improve processes.


• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company policies, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable safety requirements.


• Identify and communicate equipment, process, staffing, and performance issues that may impact production or departmental goals.

What You Bring

• Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced production environment.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.


• Mechanical aptitude and injection molding experience are a plus.


• Military experience is a plus.

WHY GALVION?

At Galvion, our manufacturing leaders play a critical role in building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, and is committed to making the operation better every day.

Location: Newport, Vermont

Department: Plant Operations

Job Level: P4

Employment Type: Salaried, On-Site

Galvion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.