Supervisor I, Manufacturing

Galvion; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion in Newport, Vermont is seeking a hands-on Supervisor I, Manufacturing to lead daily production activities and develop a strong, safe, and high-quality operation. You will guide Team Leads, coordinate staffing, monitor schedules, and drive Lean and 6S initiatives to enhance efficiency and workplace conditions.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong communication and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced production environment.

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 meet customer and operational requirements.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives to improve efficiency and workplace conditions.
• Coach, train, and develop employees and support cross-training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Coaching

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUPERVISOR I, MANUFACTURING

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, Manufacturing will lead employees, Team Leads along with 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.