Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Senior Metal Bellows•Sharon, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Metal Bellows is seeking a dependable, experienced Production Supervisor to lead its first-shift manufacturing team. The role oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure quality products, efficient workflows, and on-time delivery while maintaining a strong culture of safety and accountability. It calls for a hands-on leader who can make sound decisions independently and keep operations running with minimal supervision. The supervisor leads, supports, trains, and develops production employees; maintains the flow of parts and materials between work centers and departments; identifies and resolves production issues; and communicates with employees, leadership, and cross-functional departments. The role also includes employee evaluations and contributing to hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The position is based in Sharon, Massachusetts. The hiring range is $75,000–$95,000 annually, with the final rate determined by the candidate’s skills and experience. Facility access is subject to ITAR and/or EAR restrictions and related screening and licensing assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow management, and production scheduling.
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable.
Dependability, self-motivation, and ability to lead effectively with minimal support.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or an associate degree.
Experience conducting employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Basic computer skills and experience with manufacturing software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a skilled production team with confidence and minimal supervision.
Make independent operational decisions while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
Communicate with production employees, leadership, and cross-functional departments to keep workflow moving smoothly.
Maintain the proper flow of parts and materials between work centers and departments.
Promote and enforce workplace safety, including compliance with PPE and safety procedures.
Identify production issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions.
Escalate critical concerns appropriately while maintaining shift continuity and operational stability.
Train, mentor, and develop employees.
Conduct employee evaluations and contribute to hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.