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. 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. What You Bring: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred 3 or moreyears 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 preferredBasic computer skills and experience with manufacturing software or ERP systems preferred 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 Hiring Range $75,000 -$95,000 annually. Final rate will be determined based on skills and experience of candidate. Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data. To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr