Production Supervisor

Saft America, Inc.•Cockeysville, MD

4d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for the assembly of lithium-ion battery cells used in custom, high-performance applications. In this role, the Production Supervisor will lead a team of approximately 20 production associates to execute production activities across three shifts. The ideal candidate has experience leading hourly manufacturing teams in a technical, high-reliability, or regulated production environment and is comfortable working in a fast-paced operation where process compliance, documentation accuracy, equipment readiness, and team communication are critical. The individual that takes this role will support all production activities across three shifts including weekend overtime. The key focus areas of this position include, but are not limited to: Safety, Quality Compliance, Task Scheduling and Prioritization, Resource Utilization, Process Change Implementation, Employee Mentorship and Development, Continuous Improvement Initiatives and Cost Savings. The Production Supervisor will work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning/Warehouse, to ensure the safe and on-time completion of the products manufactured at the correct quality level and within budget. This position is highly floor-focused and will require hands-on production support on related activities. This could include covering breaks/vacations or performing operator functions when business requires the support. A person in this position is expected to spend 75% of their time on the manufacturing floor supporting and overseeing work being performed.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen or 10 yr green card holder
A four-year degree is required.
A Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering is strongly preferred. However, a Bachelor’s in Business or another technical discipline may also be acceptable.
3+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment. Preferably with experience in lithium-ion battery, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
Strong organizational and communication skills; works well independently and with cross-functional teams
Must be resilient, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively under pressure
Experience managing production performance metrics (SOPs, inventory management, KPIs, lean manufacturing)
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Daily work in a dry room environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Business or another Technical discipline is a nice to have.

Responsibilities

Manage production activities for approximately 20 associates across three shifts and coordinate weekend overtime as needed
Forecast work schedule to identify resource constraints in advance. Take action to manage constraints and achieve the schedule
Provide the central point for communications within the shift team. Ensure robustness in communications with the cross-functional team through the use of PMR meetings and shift hand-offs
Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and provide hands-on support when required
Serve as the primary escalation point for shift-level operational issues
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and compliance with HSE requirements
Identify risks through use of assessment tools and collaborate with support teams to implement corrective actions
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Monitor production performance, labor utilization, yield, and equipment uptime
Contribute to continuous improvement within the Saft Excellence System (SES) culture via problem solving, Production Management Routines, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve manufacturability, productivity, and yields by using data-driven decision making
Ensure the production area is compliant to the requirements specified within the Saft, including AS9100 quality standards
Ensure product is manufactured in accordance with the quality expectations. Utilize review tools such as bench top reviews to ensure work to be performed is thought through and well understood in advance of the work being performed. Review process changes to ensure manufacturability and product integrity are respected
Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
Coach and develop a team of approximately 20 associates
Advocate and support the team performing the work within the area. Ensure staffing levels are correct to support the required demand. Monitor and act when appropriate to maintain positive morale and employee engagement.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities
Maintain training compliance and encourage cross-training and skill development
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence