Production Supervisor

ELMET TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Lewiston, ME

13h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Elmet Technologies is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for its manufacturing team in Lewiston, Maine. The supervisor leads employees and coordinates daily manufacturing activities to meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources to resolve problems and improve performance. The supervisor is responsible for the people, processes, equipment, safety, quality, and daily performance of an assigned production area. The position combines employee leadership, production planning, technical problem-solving, and operational decision-making, with significant time spent on the manufacturing floor as well as in office environments. The role supports continuous improvement, employee development, operational excellence, and responsible use of manufacturing resources. The position is based at the Lewiston, Maine facility and is a first-shift role. Production areas may have elevated temperatures, noise, and other industrial conditions. Occasional schedule flexibility or weekend availability may be needed. The position may require access to information, technology, or materials subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must be eligible to access such controlled information under applicable law.

Requirements

3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, concepts, and practices.
Experience supervising production employees and managing daily manufacturing operations.
Ability to plan and organize production activities while balancing competing priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience coaching, developing, and managing employee performance.
Ability to make sound decisions and resolve production problems independently.
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, quality, and operating procedures.
Ability to collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments.
Results-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to adapt schedules and priorities to changing production requirements.
Must be eligible to access controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws if required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and support production employees in meeting daily manufacturing goals.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and performance.
Monitor production and adjust priorities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
Coordinate production schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and material requirements.
Work with Supply Chain and Production Planning to establish capacity based on available equipment, employees, and raw materials.
Identify production delays, communicate issues promptly, and coordinate solutions with Maintenance, Planning, and Operations leadership.
Monitor daily production results and communicate accomplishments, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure employees follow operating procedures, company policies, and manufacturing standards.
Develop an understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process variables to troubleshoot production problems.
Train and develop operators in safety, manufacturing processes, technical skills, and quality requirements.
Maintain product quality by applying AS9100 procedures and established quality standards.
Conduct safety and housekeeping inspections and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Support the development and improvement of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Supply Chain, Quality, and Human Resources.
Make timely operational decisions to resolve routine production challenges and maintain workflow.
Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, productivity, and quality.
Support budget preparation, cost control, and responsible use of manufacturing resources.
Participate in quality improvement and continuous improvement activities.
Help build a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.