Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

$75000 - $100000 per year | East Hartford, CT | On-Site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Founded nearly 80 years ago and based in East Hartford, CT, we are a third-generation, family-owned precision manufacturer building mission-critical components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and high-technology industries. Operating from a state-of-the-art, solar-powered 108,000 sq. ft. facility, we specialize in Swiss screw machining, multi-axis turning, milling, thread rolling, centerless and cylindrical grinding, honing, and assembly on difficult-to-machine materials like titanium, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys. We are AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 registered, a 1% for the Planet member, and proud to say our parts help people fly safely.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive base + overtime opportunities (DOE)
• 401(k) with Employer Match: Auto-enrolled at 4%; dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 2% of contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability, HSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a ~300-person team in a modern, climate-controlled, award-winning sustainable factory
• Stability & Legacy: Third-generation family business with 80 years of continuous operation and long-tenured employees

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead a multi-department team of CNC Operators and Set-Up Operators in a high-mix / low-volume aerospace component manufacturing environment.
• Manage day-to-day priorities across multiple machining departments, cross-train staff on best practices, and drive improved set-up and run-time performance.
• Develop and author standard work for production equipment; coach and train teammates on safety, departmental, and QMS policies.
• Motivate the team to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals; identify waste and non-value-added tasks and lead lean continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate time-off requests using the skills matrix to ensure adequate staffing across all machine centers.
• Measure, monitor, and publish individual performance vs. department standards; complete periodic performance evaluations and handle corrective actions, up to and including disciplinary action when needed.
• Host daily GEMBA walks and serve as primary conduit between operators and cross-functional teams; attend production and quality clinic / MRB meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production control, and sales teams to drive open issues to rapid closure.
• Partner with production control to stage daily / weekly priorities, expedite jobs, and maintain ERP data integrity (job punches match traveler package).

Qualifications (Needed)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or associate degree in a manufacturing / engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing of precision machined components, ideally in a regulated industry such as aerospace or medical device.
• Experience leading and managing a team toward common goals; previous team-lead or supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong background in high-mix / low-volume machining environments with an emphasis on lean manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive operational metrics including First Pass Yield, efficiency, WIP aging, On-Time-Delivery, job cost, and scrap rate.
• Strong computer skills — ERP systems, job clocking systems, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft Outlook / Excel / PowerPoint. Previous EPICOR experience a plus.
• High degree of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail; effective communicator who can build rapport with a diverse shop-floor team.
• Physical: able to frequently lift/carry 10–30 lbs, stand, walk, and manually manipulate for up to 66% of the day.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.