Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

• Location 245 New Park Drive,Berlin, CT, 06037,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Shift: 2nd Shift
Status:
Salaried, Exempt

Schedule:

45+ hours per week as required

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor provides hands-on technical leadership for production operations including CNC Machining, Laser Technologies, Chemical Processing, Inspection and Assembly. This role directly supervises 40+ employees and maintains a strong floor presence, actively supporting machining, troubleshooting, scheduling, and daily execution.

The supervisor is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, operating within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment requiring adherence to ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP standards.

• Lead daily 2nd shift production activities to meet quality, OTD, and productivity targets
• Provide hands‑on technical support for CNC machining, laser processing, chemical processing, inspection and assembly operations
• Supervise, coach, and hold accountable a large production workforce (40+ direct reports)
• Align labor, equipment, and priorities to the production schedule
• Drive improvements in operator efficiency, scrap reduction, and cost
• Enforce safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and internal quality procedures
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to resolve production issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process changes, and new product introductions

• Strong machining background with hands‑on knowledge of:
• CNC Milling, Turning, and Swiss machining
• Laser technology (laser tube cutting or laser‑based manufacturing processes)
• Close‑tolerance, medium‑to high‑volume production
• Complex and multi‑part fixturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, routings, and quality documentation

• Proven production supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing
• Experience leading large teams (30+ direct reports preferred)
• Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 quality systems

Strong problem‑solving, communication, and decision‑making skills