Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

For more than 70 years, Senior Metal Bellows has been pushing the limits of innovation—designing and building custom-engineered metal bellows for industries that demand the best: aerospace, defense, energy, and beyond. We're not just making parts—we're making solutions no one else can. And we want you to be part of it.

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our 1st shift manufacturing team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in an environment where independence, accountability, and sound decision-making are essential.

What You'll Do

As a 1st Shift Production Supervisor, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure quality products, efficient workflows, and on-time delivery while maintaining a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support a skilled production team with confidence and minimal supervision
• Make sound operational decisions independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with production employees, leadership, and cross-functional departments to keep workflow moving smoothly
• Maintain proper flow of parts and materials between work centers and departments
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment, including compliance with PPE and safety procedures
• Identify production issues quickly, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions
• Escalate critical concerns appropriately while maintaining shift continuity and operational stability
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to build a reliable and accountable team
• Conduct employee evaluations and contribute to hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to lead effectively with minimal support
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining positive working relationships

Why Join Us?

• Leadership role with autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on second shift operations
• Team-oriented manufacturing environment that values dependable leadership
• Stable company focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

If you are a reliable manufacturing leader who can take ownership of a shift and keep operations running strong with minimal oversight, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred
• 3 or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow management, and production scheduling
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable
• Experience conducting employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions preferred
• Basic computer skills and experience with manufacturing software or ERP systems preferred

Additional Information

Why Work Here?

Because we're not just another manufacturing plant.

At Senior Metal Bellows, we:

• Foster collaboration and innovation
• Believe in respect, trust, and excellence
• Work hard—but take pride in doing things the right way

You'll love our convenient location just off Route 95 in Sharon, MA, our welcoming team, and our long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.

Build Something Bigger With Us.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, make things happen, and grow your skills in a team that values you—we're ready for you.

Hiring Range $75,000 -$95,000 annually. Final rate will be determined based on skills and experience of candidate.

Apply now and take the first step toward a career you can be proud of.