Production Supervisor I - 3rd Shift

About the role

Pelican Products is seeking a Production Supervisor I to join our dynamic team in South Deerfield, MA. This role is responsible for leading manufacturing teams, driving safety, productivity, quality, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Leaders and production associates across one or more manufacturing departments.
• Ensure daily production schedules and operational goals are consistently met.
• Remove production constraints through coordination of tools, fixtures, materials, and staffing resources.
• Partner with Production Management to support operational budgets, labor efficiency, and production performance targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture by participating in safety initiatives, investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure standard work procedures and quality expectations are consistently followed.
• Monitor KPIs and production performance metrics while developing corrective action or recovery plans as needed.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through feedback, training, and performance management.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and employee engagement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-year business or technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of production metrics, operational efficiency, and quality standards.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or ISO9001 environments preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR120.15).

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Understanding of production metrics, operational efficiency, and quality standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or ISO9001 environments.
• Familiarity with SAP.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay /extra vacation purchase opportunities.
• 401k plan – with immediate match.
• Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
• Health Savings Account Contribution.
• Wellness Discount Program.
• Global Mental Wellness Program.
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days.
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program.
• Service Recognition Program.
• Absolutely amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear.
• Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.
• Beautiful New England location.
• Onsite Gym.
• Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!
• More…