Production Supervisor

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The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for the assembly of lithium-ion battery cells used in custom, high-performance applications. In this role, the Production Supervisor will lead a team of approximately 20 production associates to execute production activities across three shifts.

The ideal candidate has experience leading hourly manufacturing teams in a technical, high-reliability, or regulated production environment and is comfortable working in a fast-paced operation where process compliance, documentation accuracy, equipment readiness, and team communication are critical.

• The individual that takes this role will support all production activities across three shifts including weekend overtime.
• The key focus areas of this position include, but are not limited to:
  Safety, Quality Compliance, Task Scheduling and Prioritization, Resource Utilization, Process Change Implementation, Employee Mentorship and Development, Continuous Improvement Initiatives and Cost Savings.
• The Production Supervisor will work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning/Warehouse, to ensure the safe and on-time completion of the products manufactured at the correct quality level and within budget.

• This position is highly floor-focused and will require hands-on production support on related activities. This could include covering breaks/vacations or performing operator functions when business requires the support. A person in this position is expected to spend 75% of their time on the manufacturing floor supporting and overseeing work being performed.

• Must be a US Citizen or 10 yr green card holder
• A four-year degree is required.
• A Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering is strongly preferred. However, a Bachelor’s in Business or another technical discipline may also be acceptable.
• A Master’s degree in Business or another Technical discipline is a nice to have.
• 3+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment. Preferably with experience in lithium-ion battery, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Strong organizational and communication skills; works well independently and with cross-functional teams
• Must be resilient, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively under pressure
• Experience managing production performance metrics (SOPs, inventory management, KPIs, lean manufacturing)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Daily work in a dry room environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Key Responsibilities:

Production Operations

• Manage production activities for approximately 20 associates across three shifts and coordinate weekend overtime as needed

• Forecast work schedule to identify resource constraints in advance. Take action to manage constraints and achieve the schedule
• Provide the central point for communications within the shift team. Ensure robustness in communications with the cross-functional team through the use of PMR meetings and shift hand-offs
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and provide hands‑on support when required
• Serve as the primary escalation point for shift‑level operational issues

Safety

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and compliance with HSE requirements
• Identify risks through use of assessment tools and collaborate with support teams to implement corrective actions
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, yield, and equipment uptime

• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Saft Excellence System (SES) culture via problem solving, Production Management Routines, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve manufacturability, productivity, and yields by using data‑driven decision making

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure the production area is compliant to the requirements specified within the Saft, including AS9100 quality standards
• Ensure product is manufactured in accordance with the quality…