Production Supervisor in Methuen

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Methuen / North Andover, MA | Direct Hire| $80,000–$85,000 + Bonus

Our client is an established manufacturer of electromechanical products with a strong market position in the renewable energy space. The Methuen area facility runs a fast-paced, made-to-order production environment with a tight cycle time and a team of approximately 30 production employees supported by three team leads.

The Production Supervisor will report directly to the Plant Manager and own the day‑to‑day supervision of the production floor. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires equal parts accountability and coaching. The incumbent must be comfortable setting the tone, enforcing policies, and driving sustainable change in a dynamic, high‑energy environment. Growth potential exists for the right candidate.

• Supervise a team of ~30 production employees across a single shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, M–F) with weekend availability as required to meet delivery commitments
• Hold the team accountable to production targets, attendance, break policies, and workplace conduct — consistently and without exception
• Work closely with three team leads to coordinate workflow, manage WIP, and track materials through subassembly and final assembly
• Monitor and drive throughput toward unit-per-shift targets; identify and eliminate bottlenecks in real time
• Champion 5S and Lean manufacturing practices on the floor; sustain and improve standards over time
• Track production data using Oracle Net Suite and Google Sheets; maintain accurate records with minimal administrative burden
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager on continuous improvement initiatives and cultural change efforts
• Address performance issues head‑on; follow through on corrective actions in partnership with HR

• 5–8+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in assembly or electromechanical production environments
• Demonstrated success supervising hourly production work forces — you lead by presence, not proximity
• Hands‑on 5S experience required;
  Lean manufacturing background strongly ;
  Green Belt a plus
• Experience tracking materials through WIP, subassembly, and production — basic materials management familiarity
• Proven ability to hold a team accountable while maintaining morale and reducing turnover
• Dynamic, quick‑on‑your‑feet leadership style — able to shift priorities without losing the thread
• Thick‑skinned and patient; understands that institutional change takes time and consistency
• Proficiency with Oracle Net Suite or similar ERP systems; comfortable with Google Sheets, basic Excel and Word
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing supervisory experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

• $80,000 – $85,000 base salary plus bonus opportunity. This is a direct‑hire, permanent position.