Production Supervisor

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Thomaston, CT

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees operations to ensure customer requirements for service, quality, and quantity are met while supporting Ward Leonard’s business objectives. The role manages daily shop-floor activities, drives continuous improvement, and ensures resources are used efficiently to achieve production goals. The supervisor maintains a clean, safe, and productive work environment and works with cross-functional teams to meet production objectives. The position spends approximately 80% of the time on the shop floor and 20% in an office environment. It involves standing or manufacturing work for approximately 80% of the time and lifting materials and tools. Employees must follow safety protocols and use proper safety equipment when required. The supervisor participates in ongoing training and cross-training, including initiatives related to 5S, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and total preventative maintenance, and supports improvement ideas intended to enhance departmental productivity and quality.

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 manufacturing and engineering documents, including BOMs, Routers, and Engineering Change Notices.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with 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.
Ability to stand or perform manufacturing work for approximately 80% of the time and lift materials and 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 ensure quality standards, productivity, and on-time delivery.
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 complete work orders on time.
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to review and refine Routers, BOMs, and Engineering Change Notices.
Ensure accurate and reliable manufacturing data entry and reporting.
Provide feedback to improve ERP functionality, including scheduling, dispatch accuracy, and resource management.
Support preventative maintenance, address mechanical issues, and ensure timely resolution using the DLA process.
Ensure consumable materials are ordered and available to production team members.
Oversee material handling with Planning and ensure sufficient resources for production requirements.
Conduct employee interviews, provide annual performance appraisals, and ensure employees receive appropriate ERP-system 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 and cross-training initiatives and support implementation of improvement ideas.