Production Supervisor

Location: Danbury, CT | Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing production staff, coordinating workflows, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with manufacturing supervisory experience who can motivate teams, improve processes, and drive operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and support manufacturing operations
• Lead, train, and develop production employees to achieve performance goals
• Coordinate staffing, workflow, scheduling, and production priorities
• Monitor productivity, quality, and on-time delivery performance
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Track production metrics and analyze departmental performance
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and company procedures
• Conduct employee coaching, performance reviews, and corrective action when needed
• Collaborate with departments including Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain
• Maintain organized work areas, equipment, and inventory controls

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience leading assembly, production, or manufacturing teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization principles
• Experience using ERP systems and production reporting tools
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and KPI tracking
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Project management experience is a plus

Pay

$70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable first-shift schedule
• Opportunity to lead and develop production teams
• Collaborative manufacturing environment
• Career growth potential within a growing organization
• Hands-on leadership role with a direct impact on operational success