Production Supervisor
About Us
Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. With over 50 years in business, SENS is the market leader, providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information, visit www.sens-usa.com.
About the Role
The Production Supervisor plays a vital leadership role, overseeing production personnel and manufacturing operations. This position drives operational excellence through team development, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing, a passion for lean methodologies, and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production operations to meet schedule, throughput, and delivery targets for all aspects of production activities, including assembly, testing, material delivery, and personnel management.
- Assign work priorities, coordinate staffing levels, and balance workloads across departments, conducting daily production huddles to communicate, address challenges, and reinforce organizational goals.
- Monitor production metrics (yield, scrap, cycle time, throughput) and take corrective action as needed.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to coach, support, and guide employees, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Identify weaknesses in existing workflows, documentation, and standards; lead initiatives to strengthen foundational processes.
- Implement lean manufacturing tools (5S, standard work, visual controls, root-cause analysis, etc.).
- Collaborate with production engineering and leadership teams to improve process flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
- Standardize and document operating procedures to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and customer specifications, implementing preventative measures to reduce defects, rework, and variability in processes.
- Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
- Reinforce quality culture through employee training, audits, and daily reinforcement.
- Enforce all company safety policies and ensure a safe work environment at all times.
- Lead safety training, conduct regular audits, and proactively address hazards.
- Foster a culture of safety ownership where employees actively participate in safe work practices.
- Strengthen employee skills through structured cross-training and competency development.
- Lead onboarding efforts for new hires, ensuring consistent understanding of processes and expectations.
- Conduct regular performance coaching and support employees in meeting development goals.
- Promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role (Supervisor, Team Lead, Coordinator, or similar).
- Proven success in improving production processes, reducing waste, and boosting operational efficiency.
- Strong understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in fast-growing, scaling environments with evolving operational frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, train, and motivate diverse teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with root-cause analysis tools.
- Ability to balance short-term production demands with long-term process development initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role (Supervisor, Team Lead, Coordinator, or similar).
- Experience in mid-size manufacturing (25–150 employees) with rapid growth trajectories.
- Background in building or rebuilding manufacturing fundamentals (standard work, training systems, KPIs).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
- Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix production settings.
Schedule
1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay
Base Compensation: $81,000 - $90,000 annual base salary, depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
- Employee referral program
Location
This position is located on-site in Hatfield, PA.
At SENS, our culture is rooted in core values: Innovative, Respectful, Inviting, Flexible, Collaborative, and Growth Driven. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity.