Supervisor I, Manufacturing

About the job

SUPERVISOR I, MANUFACTURING

Newport, VT | Plant Operations | Salaried | P4

Lead. Develop. Improve. Deliver.

Galvion is seeking an experienced Supervisor I, Manufacturing to join our Plant Operations team in Newport, Vermont.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The Supervisor I, Manufacturing will lead employees, Team Leads along with coordinate staffing and daily production activities, support employee development, and drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing employees and Team Leads.

• Coordinate staffing, employee assignments, and daily production priorities.

• Monitor production schedules and performance to ensure customer and operational requirements are met.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives focused on improving efficiency, safety, and workplace conditions.

• Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting cross-training and employee growth.

• Monitor departmental performance metrics and communicate issues and opportunities to leadership.

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve problems and improve processes.

• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company policies, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable safety requirements.

• Identify and communicate equipment, process, staffing, and performance issues that may impact production or departmental goals.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced production environment.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Mechanical aptitude and injection molding experience are a plus.

• Military experience is a plus.

WHY GALVION?

At Galvion, our manufacturing leaders play a critical role in building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, and is committed to making the operation better every day.

Location: Newport, Vermont
Department: Plant Operations
Job Level: P4
Employment Type: Salaried, On-Site

Ready to lead the team and make an impact? Apply today to join Galvion.

Galvion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.