Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd shift - Sutton, MA

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

The Manufacturing Supervisor will report to the Operations Manager and be responsible for managing a diverse and talented manufacturing team. The primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve the production plan with conforming parts in a safe manner. The Manufacturing Supervisor also directs, trains, coaches, disciplines and assists manufacturing employees in a factory setting.

• Drives achieving manufacturing and company goals by scheduling and assigning personnel to support the production plan, communicating expectations, monitoring progress, resolving problems and evaluating/reporting job results.
• Enforces company policies and guidelines including safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Collaborates with Factory Planning Department on staffing levels, needs and changes.
• Implements cost‑saving strategies and techniques.
• Coaches employees on how to achieve optimal output or workflow.
• Supports Maintenance during planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains in proper condition.
• Maintains areas of responsibility in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
• Models and promotes Safety as a value.
• Models and promotes Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Constantly evaluates each station of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency and works with other departments as needed to improve.
• Maintains open lines of communication between employees, management and executives.
• Ensures all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly.
• Conducts Gemba walks and spends a majority of the day on the shop floor.
• Manages time‑keeping and data collection records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Associate’s degree and equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of organizational workflow and ability to delegate by assigning responsibilities and formulating schedules.
• Ability to set daily/weekly/monthly goals and communicate them effectively to employees.
• 0‑2 years of experience; proven supervisory skills preferred.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including ability to spot issues in efficiency/productivity and suggest improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sharp production focus with a drive for accurate results.
• Flexible to work long hours as required to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to generate and submit reports on performance and progress.
• 4+ years of manufacturing plant experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and carry loads of 40 lbs as necessary.

$61,209.22 - $85,692.90 annually. Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Primetals offers competitive pay and benefits effective on your first day of employment, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance and paid time off. EOE

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing;
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing