Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Lead daily manufacturing operations for the assembly of lithium-ion battery cells used in custom, high-performance applications. Oversee a team of approximately 20 production associates across three shifts, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time production at the correct quality level and within budget. This highly floor-focused role requires hands-on support, including covering breaks/vacations and performing operator functions as needed. Expected to spend 75% of time on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Production Operations
  • Manage production activities for approximately 20 associates across three shifts and coordinate weekend overtime as needed
  • Forecast work schedules to identify and manage resource constraints
  • Serve as the central communication point for shift teams and ensure robust cross-functional communication through PMR meetings and shift hand-offs
  • Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and provide hands-on support when required
  • Act 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 using 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 using data-driven decision making
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure production area compliance with Saft and AS9100 quality standards
  • Ensure product is manufactured according to quality expectations using review tools such as bench top reviews
  • Review process changes to ensure manufacturability and product integrity
  • Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
• Team Development
  • Coach and develop a team of approximately 20 associates
  • Advocate for and support the team, ensuring correct staffing levels and positive morale
  • Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities
  • Maintain training compliance and encourage cross-training and skill development
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or 10-year green card holder
• Four-year degree required; Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering strongly preferred (Business or other technical disciplines may be acceptable)
• Master’s degree in Business or another technical discipline is a plus
• 3+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment, preferably in lithium-ion battery, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing
• Strong organizational and communication skills; works well independently and with cross-functional teams
• 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)

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with frequent walking, standing, and interaction with production equipment, materials, and technicians
• Must wear required PPE and adhere to controlled dry room requirements when on the production floor
• Must be able to support three-shift manufacturing operations and weekend overtime as necessary
• May require occasional extended hours to support schedule recovery, customer demand, equipment issues, process changes, or urgent production priorities
• Role requires regular presence on the production floor and active engagement with employees across all shifts