Production Supervisor

We are seeking a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR to join the Orvis Team! This is an on-site position at our Rod Shop in Manchester, VT.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations for their department. This role ensures production meets quoted standard costs, quality requirements, and delivery schedules while actively managing and reducing scrap rates. The supervisor provides hands‑on leadership, drives continuous improvement, and maintains a safe, efficient production environment.

For more than 165 years the Orvis name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. At Orvis, we do not sell what we, ourselves, would not be proud to own or give as a gift. Our associates deserve to be proud of our service and our products, and we rely on every associate to apply our “pride of ownership” credo to drive our quality.

“Good enough” is not our standard. We need to strive for perfection in our products and customer service, to propel our growth and the pride that will fuel our team.

This position will report to Director of Manufacturing, will collaborate with QA team and will interface with rod shop management team.

• Develop & Execute daily production plans to meet output, labor, and efficiency targets
• Ensure fly rod sections are built to quoted standard costs
• Monitor labor hours, material usage, and cycle times; take corrective action when variances occur
• Partner with engineering and management to improve routings, standards, and processes

• Work with Systems Analyst/Engineering to track, analyze, and reduce scrap and rework rates
• Develop and Ensure compliance with work instructions, specifications, and quality standards
• Support inspections and audits as required

• Supervise, train, and develop graphite production leads
• Assign work, balance workloads, and maintain cross‑training within the department
• Enforce safety policies, housekeeping standards, and attendance expectations
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement mindset
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, consistency, and material utilization
• Lead or support lean initiatives, process improvements, and cost‑reduction efforts
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve issues

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and coach team members effectively.
• Working knowledge of MS365, Teams.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world‑class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team‑oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations – both internal and external. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly‑fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no‑questions‑asked guarantee.

With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other…