Manufacturing Supervisor

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision•Palmer, MA

65d•$73,986 - $93,150•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a dedicated team in a high-precision, vertically integrated manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that our mission-critical components for laboratory, analytical, and clinical equipment are produced with uncompromising quality, efficiency, and speed. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture that values precision, technical excellence, and ultra-responsive service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant manufacturing experience.
3–5 years of supervisory experience, ideally within an ISO 9001-certified or similarly high-precision/regulated manufacturing environment like medical devices or analytical instruments.
Expertise in SPC and data-driven process monitoring.
Demonstrable skill in workforce balancing and capacity planning.
A high sense of urgency with a track record of meeting critical delivery dates for global customers.
Strong leadership communication skills to coach and motivate operators in a precision-focused environment.
High proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel for production tracking and data reporting.
Experience in high-reliability assembly environments (e.g., scientific instrumentation, electronics, or aerospace) preferred.
Experience leading small-to-medium teams in a fast-paced environment where precision and quality are paramount.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations, ensuring production schedules align with the high-reliability demands of the analytical instrument market.
Execute precise manload planning to ensure optimal labor allocation across assembly and production cells.
Perform rigorous capacity planning to manage throughput in our vertically integrated assembly and component manufacturing workflows.
Drive the application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and maintain the high-precision standards required for mass spectrometry components.
Ensure all processes meet strict cleanliness and vacuum-compatibility specifications.
Rapidly respond to production bottlenecks or equipment downtime to maintain our "ultra-responsive" service promise to our OEM clients.
Actively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve production yield through Lean methodologies.
Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality departments to ensure seamless product development-to-production transitions.

Benefits

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%