Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

To serve as a Manufacturing Supervisor by leading and motivating manufacturing teams, driving operational excellence through lean daily management, and leveraging data-driven decision-making to achieve and exceed production goals. This role is responsible for implementing process improvements, executing change initiatives, and effectively managing labor resources to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. With a proven track record in lean methodologies and manufacturing leadership, the supervisor will foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, ensuring the organization remains agile, responsive, and competitive in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality, and safety standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Lead and mentor manufacturing teams, fostering a culture of engagement, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Execute lean daily management practices, driving the application of lean methodologies across all operations to eliminate waste and streamline processes.
• Identify strategic process improvements by leveraging data and analytics and implement change initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality.
• Effectively manage labor and resource allocation, ensuring optimal staffing and operational performance.
• Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including quality, engineering, and supply chain—to support manufacturing goals and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
• Communicate performance updates, challenges, and successes to senior leadership, providing clear insights that support business-critical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Hgh school diploma or equivalent required. BA/BS degree in a technical or business-related field strongly preferred.
• Leadership Excellence: a strong passion and commitment to inspiring and mentoring team members, the ability to handle complex situations, execute with urgency, and deliver on commitments and meet deadlines.
• Leverage data for strategic decision-making and implementation of continuous improvement.
• Change Leadership: proven track record in leading and sustaining significant change and process improvements initiatives.
• Technical Proficiency: advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, and Excel for data analysis and presentation.

Pay

The starting pay for this role is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

Schedule

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY (Plant)