Jobs · Management · Vermont

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Weidmann Electrical Technology · St Johnsbury, VT · 3 wk ago
Management$90k/yrFull-time

The role

The Production Supervisor fills a critical position serving as the line facilitator for shop floor activities, keeping production on track, meeting safety, quality, and delivery KPIs. The major responsibilities include production oversight, resolving personnel issues, and improving processes.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Ensure Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and local regulations; conduct safety investigations, maintain JSAs, lead audits, and manage corrective actions using Intelex.
  • Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement: Enforce QMS standards, maintain manufacturing SOPs/WIs, lead or support customer complaint investigations (CCIs), and ensure products meet quality specifications.
  • Lead Production Operations: Understand end-to-end manufacturing processes; guide employees to follow standard work, oversee daily workload, and ensure labor and materials support production schedules.
  • Plan, Monitor & Optimize Performance: Identify capacity and manpower risks, communicate schedule changes with Production Planning, monitor SAP inventory transactions, and ensure accurate cycle counts.
  • Maintain Operational Excellence & Administration: Support Lean initiatives (Kaizen, LSS Yellow Belt), sustain 5S standards, manage timekeeping and payroll approvals in Dayforce, and ensure availability of PPE, tools, and supplies.

What Do You Bring

  • A high school diploma with 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team of 25+ employees.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite; ERP experience (SAP a plus).
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools; Yellow Belt certification provided.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Proven leadership skills, including conflict management, coaching, and team accountability.

What do we offer

  • Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO.
  • 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD.
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral program
  • Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

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