Production Supervisor - Industrial - Agawam, MA

An established precision manufacturing company is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations, ensure quality standards, and drive team performance. This role combines hands-on manufacturing oversight with employee leadership, production planning, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a well-respected manufacturer serving a diverse customer base with high-quality engineered and machined products. The organization has built a reputation for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and investing in modern manufacturing processes.

The company is a team-oriented culture where safety, quality, and employee development are top priorities. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, drive efficiency improvements, and support a positive workplace environment.

Description

The Production Supervisor will oversee second-shift manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

The candidate will lead and develop production employees, coordinate workflow, address operational challenges, and work cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams to optimize performance.

• Supervise and support production employees while fostering a positive team environment.
• Coordinate production schedules and adjust priorities to meet customer demands.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and equipment performance throughout the shift.
• Manage employee attendance, timekeeping, overtime, training, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and product quality.

Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing leader with strong knowledge of CNC machining and production operations. They will possess excellent communication skills, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to motivate teams while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and production equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and workforce management.
• Proven ability to coach employees and implement process improvements.

Job Offer

This opportunity provides the chance to join a growing manufacturing organization in a leadership capacity, where you can directly influence production performance and employee development. The role offers a blend of operational responsibility, people management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a supportive environment.

• Leadership role with significant operational impact.
• Stable manufacturing environment with career growth potential.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and employee development.

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