Production Supervisor - Grind, Trim & Sizing

Trident Maritime Systems, • High Bridge, NJ

74d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within the Grind, Trim, and Sizing departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position plays a key role in improving workflow, enhancing communication between teams, and driving accountability to meet production goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and fostering collaboration to increase throughput and product consistency.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proven knowledge in a production supervisor or similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment, particularly in trimming, sizing or grinding.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on team development and accountability.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement practices a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and balance multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Specific, hands-on experience in trimming, sizing or grinding processes is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of improving production flow and achieving performance goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the Grind, Trim, and Sizing departments to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment utilization to identify and correct bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Communicate production priorities, goals, and expectations clearly across departments and shifts.
• Lead and mentor team members to promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues affecting output, scrap, or equipment performance.
• Track and report key production metrics such as output, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Ensure employees are trained and follow all safety and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing process changes that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Participate in daily production meetings to provide updates, feedback, and improvement ideas.
• Maintain accurate records, timekeeping, and documentation in accordance with company policies.

Benefits

• Cigna medical, dental; VSP vision.
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement, $200 per year
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree