Production Supervisor

About Ruland Manufacturing


Ruland Manufacturing, founded in 1937, is a stable and growing family owned domestic manufacturer of shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control couplings. We are a culturally diverse company with 65 employees representing more than ten countries. Ruland has sales and marketing offices in Berlin, Germany and Shanghai, China to support local customers in these markets. Our internal teams consist of operations/manufacturing, marketing, sales, customer service, engineering, and accounting working together to exceed customer expectations. We contribute to our community through our donation of time and parts to the FIRST Robotics Competition. Our vision is to be a 100-year-old successfully run family business.

Qualifications:


We're seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor who thrives in a dynamic production environment and is ready to lead with accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.


The Manufacturing Supervisor will oversee a cell of manual, CNC, and secondary operations within a fast-paced, high-mix, small-batch production environment. This leadership role is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring strong communication, planning, and coaching skills to drive productivity, support cross-departmental initiatives, and ensure operational readiness each day.


This is an on-site, full-time position based at our Marlborough, MA headquarters and reports directly to the Operations Manager . The role includes production planning, employee development, and daily accountability for safety, quality, and output.


Ruland puts a high priority on keeping a safe work environment and is compliant with OSHA requirements. Safety recommendations are encouraged by all team members to prevent potential injury. Ruland celebrates safety milestones of no injuries with a company party.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safety-first mindset and reinforce safe behaviors across the team
• Set daily and weekly production schedules in collaboration with the Operations Manager
• Monitor cell performance and productivity; track progress using Excel-based reporting
• Lead and support a team of machinists and operators to meet quality and delivery goals
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of parts throughout the cell
• Hold team members accountable to documented processes and inspection protocols
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked with prepped material
• Use SAP Business One, Crystal Reports, Excel, Access, and other systems for scheduling, inventory transactions, and discrepancy tracking
• Support ERP accuracy by entering data and addressing inventory-related issues
• Communicate clearly with a diverse team where English may be a second language
• Rapidly adjust plans in response to changing customer needs or internal priorities
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, cross-training, and leading annual reviews
• Ensure that at least two employees are trained for every operation in the cell
• Collaborate with engineering, HR, and management on continuous improvement and operational upgrades

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent applicable experience
• Previous experience supervising or managing employees in a manufacturing setting
• Comfortable with ERP systems (especially SAP Business One ) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Able to set production schedules and make decisions in a small to mid-sized manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Experience entering and managing inventory transactions
• Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, imperial/metric conversions

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing small metal components
• Background as a CNC setup machinist or operator
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
• Experience in an ISO 9001:2008 or 9001:2015 certified facility
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Working knowledge of Haas and/or Fanuc controls

Why Ruland?:

• Be part of a company with a legacy of quality and continuous improvement
• Lead a team that values clarity, accountability, and operational excellence
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits , including:
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, and dental insurance as well as FSA
• Paid time off and holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Professional development and cross-training support
• A culture of respect, innovation, and hands-on leadership where your voice matters

How to Apply:

• Candidates can apply through our job listing on Indeed (Click Here)
• Candidates can also apply in person or through email.
• To apply through email, send your resume and/or cover letter to [email protected] .
• Please allow a few days to process your application.