Production Supervisor

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Thomaston, CT

4d•$84,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations to ensure customer requirements for service, quality, and quantity are met while aligning with Ward Leonard’s business objectives. The role manages daily shop-floor activities, drives continuous improvement, and ensures effective use of resources to achieve production goals. The position requires technical knowledge, strong organization, and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment. The role spends approximately 80% of its time on the shop floor and 20% in an office environment. The supervisor supports employee training and cross-training, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and preventative maintenance initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or trade school certification.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in operations.
Strong knowledge of production scheduling, resource management, and manufacturing processes.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems for scheduling and capacity planning, such as Visual.
Ability to interpret engineering and manufacturing documents, including bills of materials, Routers, and Engineering Change Notices.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving capacity constraints.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives.
Proficiency with standard office software and manufacturing tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of hazardous material handling and environmental compliance.
Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and equipment troubleshooting.
Previous experience mentoring and training employees in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations to meet quality standards, productivity targets, and on-time delivery requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in morale, discipline, environmental compliance, cleanliness, and cross-training.
Identify and resolve labor and equipment capacity constraints using ERP systems, scheduling tools, and capacity analysis.
Monitor and adjust production schedules to ensure timely completion of work orders.
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to review and refine Routers, bills of materials, and Engineering Change Notices.
Ensure accurate and reliable manufacturing data entry and reporting.
Provide feedback to improve ERP functionality for scheduling, dispatch accuracy, and resource management.
Support preventative maintenance, address mechanical issues, and ensure timely resolution through the DLA process.
Ensure consumable materials are ordered and available for production employees.
Oversee material handling with Planning and ensure resources are sufficient for production requirements.
Conduct employee interviews, provide annual performance appraisals, and ensure employees receive appropriate ERP and company-policy training.
Monitor Dayforce for direct employees daily.
Participate in departmental budget preparation, including salary administration.
Promote and enforce safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards.
Represent the Department on Continuous Improvement Task Teams and support improvement initiatives.
Participate in ongoing training initiatives, including 5S, Continuous Improvement, On-Time Delivery, and Total Preventative Maintenance.
Engage in cross-training efforts to develop employee skills and workforce flexibility.
Support and implement improvement ideas to enhance departmental productivity and quality.