Supervisor, Production

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. • Milford, NH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Production is responsible for supervising daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance goals are achieved. The role oversees frontline employees, supports operational performance and workforce development, and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The supervisor oversees production and operational performance, coordinates employee staffing and performance, maintains safety and quality compliance, and supports equipment utilization, departmental resources, documentation, and preventive maintenance. The role also participates in hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, coaching, employee engagement, and small-scale process improvements. The position requires frequent movement through production areas and may require schedule flexibility, overtime, and off-shift support based on operational needs.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to ITAR and/or EAR export controls. Employees must meet export-control eligibility requirements and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or a related area, including prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, and operational workflows.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures, hazardous material handling requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to manage employee performance and drive team accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to analyze operational data and support productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
• Must meet export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. Person and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production, labor efficiency, quality, scrap, spending, overtime, and operational performance goals.
• Supervise and coordinate departmental employees, including staffing, scheduling, task assignment, training, and adherence to operational expectations.
• Manage employee performance through evaluations, coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training department employees.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, quality standards, hazardous material handling requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support equipment utilization, departmental resources, operational documentation, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Lead small-scale process improvements to enhance team efficiency and service levels.
• Monitor and analyze team performance data to identify trends and inform staffing, workflow, and performance-management decisions.

Benefits

• Annual profit-sharing bonus eligibility for full-time employees.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Education and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Onsite restaurant.
• Training and leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED