Production Supervisor (Mansfield, MA)

Production Floor Supervisor

Position Overview

The Production Floor Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production floor activities and ensuring assembly operations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established production schedules and quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role that works alongside production employees while coordinating multiple production lines and ensuring work is completed within established time standards.

The Production Floor Supervisor assigns tasks, monitors production progress, resolves operational issues, trains and develops team members, and ensures compliance with applicable quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and mechanical aptitude with proven supervisory experience and the ability to lead a team in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Floor Leadership

• Supervise daily production activities across multiple assembly lines to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Work alongside production team members to perform assembly tasks and support the completion of production objectives.
• Schedule and assign employees based on production requirements, skill levels, priorities, and available resources.
• Monitor production progress, identify delays or constraints, and adjust schedules or assignments as needed.
• Ensure assigned work is completed within established time standards while maintaining quality requirements.
• Establish priorities and communicate daily production expectations clearly to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to minimize disruptions and maintain workflow.
• Take on special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Assembly & Technical Operations

• Perform chassis-level and final-build assembly of complex products and systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, work instructions, and hardware requirements.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, including wiring of electronics, complex assemblies, and panels.
• Follow wire-run diagrams and assembly instructions for electromechanical systems.
• Perform soldering, crimping, wire cutting, and other assembly-related tasks.
• Assemble pneumatic and fluidic systems, including pumps, tubing, and various interconnects.
• Use manual and electronic torque tools, wrenches, and other hand tools appropriately.
• Handle and integrate printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform testing and inspection of finished products to identify defects or quality issues.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of assemblies and identify potential causes of defects or failures.
• Use inspection equipment such as vernier calipers, digital height gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Use microscopes and other specialized equipment for small or detailed assembly work when required.
• Perform part cleaning using approved cleaning technologies and processes.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Understand, support, and comply with established quality system requirements.
• Follow standard operating procedures, written work instructions, and approved manufacturing processes.
• Ensure production activities comply with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain appropriate ESD practices when handling electronic components and assemblies.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, deviations, and production concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement efforts designed to improve product quality, consistency, and manufacturing performance.

Safety & Work Environment

• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean production environment.
• Ensure team members understand and follow applicable safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and address unsafe conditions or behaviors promptly.
• Ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment and manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, including controlled or cleanroom environments when applicable.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and support production employees in achieving daily performance and quality expectations.
• Train new and existing employees on assembly processes, work instructions, safety requirements, quality expectations, and production procedures.
• Assign responsibilities based on employee skills, production requirements, and business priorities.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance.
• Address employee performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace concerns in accordance with established policies.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and a positive production environment.
• Support employee development and identify opportunities to strengthen technical and production capabilities.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, quality, and workflow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend practical solutions to production challenges.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other functions to resolve cross-functional production issues.
• Monitor production metrics and identify trends that may impact quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Support initiatives designed to reduce waste, improve throughput, and optimize manufacturing processes.

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate production priorities, schedules, changes, and issues clearly to team members and management.
• Maintain accurate production records and required documentation.
• Escalate production, quality, safety, or staffing issues when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively through both verbal and written channels.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure production activities remain aligned with operational requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience working in an ISO 13485 and/or FDA-regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations and applicable medical device manufacturing requirements preferred.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Cleanroom assembly experience preferred, particularly experience working in an ISO Class 7 environment.
• Experience working to established labor or production time standards.
• Experience training and developing manufacturing employees.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with soldering, wiring, crimping, torque tools, and other manufacturing tools.
• Ability to work with electronic components, PCBAs, pneumatic systems, and fluidic systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Certifications & Additional Qualifications

• OSHA safety certification preferred.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is a plus.
• Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) certification is a plus.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is beneficial.
• Experience using specialized inspection and measurement equipment is preferred.