Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor — Lead, Develop & Improve

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

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.