Production Supervisor Plating Operations

The Panther Group

Andover, MA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Andover, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our client is seeking a 1st shift Operations Supervisor to join the team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production. The individual will lead production teams, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure performance targets are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily production activities, identifying and addressing process inefficiencies or disruptions in real time
  • Ensure production targets are achieved through effective scheduling, resource planning, and rapid issue resolution
  • Coordinate workflow and align team goals while providing clear direction and support to production personnel
  • Track and analyze operational metrics such as output rates, cycle efficiency, and material loss
  • Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure optimal equipment performance
  • Foster a transparent and collaborative work environment, communicating expectations, standards, and procedures clearly
  • Optimize workforce effectiveness through training, skill development, and task delegation
  • Lead structured improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
  • Partner with team members to create, implement, and sustain standardized work and operating practices
  • Guide teams in reviewing performance indicators, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for resolving routine equipment or production-related issues
  • Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental standards and internal policies
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a collaborative setting
  • Experience building, improving, or supporting team-based work structures
  • Strong background working with cross-functional groups
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Kaizen, or similar frameworks
  • Self-directed with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-moving operational environment

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About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com