Supervisor, Production 1st Shift

BioTalent; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking a Supervisor, Production in Danbury, CT to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will develop production staff and ensure goals are achieved.

The role emphasizes staff coaching, workflow supervision, and adherence to manufacturing schedules while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees.
• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and workflow.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery objectives are met.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce utilization.
• Support inventory, material flow, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Maintain production documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM.

About the Role

We are partnering with a global manufacturer of HVAC and building automation solutions that is seeking a Supervisor, Production. This position is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are achieved, and driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing and supporting production employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees.
• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and workflow.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery objectives are met.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce utilization.
• Support inventory, material flow, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Maintain production documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational goals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.