Supervisor, Production Operations - Weekday Night Shift

VulcanForms; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms in Devens MA is seeking a Supervisor of Production Operations for a 12-hour night shift (6 PM–6 AM, Mon-Wed with alternating Thursdays). You will supervise and train staff, drive throughput, lead daily standups, and manage shift readiness.

Expect accountability for safety, lean processes, and continuous improvement across multiple product lines. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing and at least 2 years of people leadership, proficiency with EPICOR ERP and MS

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of managing a team of manufacturing professionals.
• Experience leading a team in high-volume manufacturing with rigorous quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and train manufacturing staff in assigned areas.
• Lead, coach, and support the team's growth to reach maximum throughput.
• Conduct daily standup meetings, discussing goals, needs, and solutions.
• Prepare daily reports against planned manufacturing targets.
• Ensure personnel have the materials, tools and documents needed for the upcoming shift.
• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate cross-functionally on solutions.
• Assess future needs of production and develop plans to implement.
• Enforce OSHA standards and take corrective action.
• Perform 7S and Lean projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Lean / 5S

ERP/EPICOR

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor, Production Operations - Weekday Night Shift

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Job Purpose

As the Production Supervisor at VulcanForms in Devens MA, you are responsible for overseeing the assigned area’s daily operations, productivity, and staff. The successful candidate will help develop the workforce requirements, process task times, and evaluate the performance of the manufacturing production staff.

This is a 12-hour position with the hours of 6 PM to 6 AM - Monday - Wednesday and alternating Thursdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and train manufacturing staff in assigned areas.
• Lead, coach, and support the team's growth to reach maximum throughput.
• Conduct daily standup meetings, discussing goals, needs, and solutions.
• Prepare daily reports against planned manufacturing targets.
• Ensure all personnel have the necessary materials, tools and documents are adequate for an upcoming shift.
• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate cross-functionally on solutions.
• Assess future needs of production and develop plans to implement
• Enforcement of OSHA standards and corrective action.
• Perform 7S and Lean projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of managing a team of manufacturing professionals.
• Experience leading a team within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing for across multiple product industries with rigorous quality standards.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, with a practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Software, ERP Systems (EPICOR), Outlook, and others as needed.

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

This role shall also include a pay differential of 10% on any applicable shift not included in the standard base-pay shifts.

The annual base salary range for this position is $78,500 to $101,000.