Supervisor I, Manufacturing

SUPERVISOR I, MANUFACTURING

Weekend Shift - 5am - 5pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Newport, VT | Plant Operations | Salaried | P4

Lead. Develop. Improve. Deliver.

Galvion is seeking an experienced Supervisor I, Manufacturing to join our Plant Operations team in Newport, Vermont.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The Supervisor I will lead employees and Team Leads, coordinate staffing and daily production activities, support employee development, and drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing employees and Team Leads.
• Coordinate staffing, employee assignments, and daily production priorities.
• Monitor production schedules and performance to ensure customer and operational requirements are met.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives focused on improving efficiency, safety, and workplace conditions.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting cross-training and employee growth.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and communicate issues and opportunities to leadership.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve problems and improve processes.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company policies, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable safety requirements.
• Identify and communicate equipment, process, staffing, and performance issues that may impact production or departmental goals.

• Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude and injection molding experience are a plus.
• Military experience is a plus.

At Galvion, our manufacturing leaders play a critical role in building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We are looking for a hands‑on leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, and is committed to making the operation better every day.

Location:

Newport, Vermont
Department:
Plant Operations
Job Level: P4

Employment Type:

Salaried, On-Site

Galvion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.