Production Supervisor
K & K Thermoforming LLC · Southbridge, MA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at K & K Thermoforming LLC (industrial) in Southbridge, MA. Is a liaison between the Operations Manager and production staff.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $77k–$104k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 25 production supervisor openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $77k–$101k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 68%
- Lean 44%
- 5S 24%
- Injection molding 20%
- Six Sigma 20%
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About the Role
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Department: Fulfillment
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Operations Manager
Job Summary
The primary purpose of a Production Supervisor is to help plan, direct and oversee front line employees to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality in production operations.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
- ◆Trains front line personnel.
- ◆Organizes, directs, and oversees the schedules and work of front-line personnel.
- ◆Helps provide annual reviews to the fulfillment Packers in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- ◆Coordinates production processes and activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- ◆Is a liaison between the Operations Manager and production staff.
- ◆Motivates, supports, and provides guidance to production staff.
- ◆Ensures all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free.
- ◆Communicates regularly with the Operations Manager regarding issues impacting production.
- ◆Evaluates resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
- ◆Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of project management, processes and personnel.
- ◆Collaborates with other managers and supervisors as required to coordinate activities within and between departments.
- ◆Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects.
- ◆Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies within process, materials, equipment, or skills.
- ◆Inspects resources for upcoming production projects in advance with enough time to have issues corrected and supplies on hand.
- ◆Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including those related to safety and health.
- ◆Schedules, sets up and ensures production areas are run in a timely manner by due date.
- ◆Conducts inventory of resources and communicates order and resupply of materials at the low level point.
- ◆Submit no less than 6 ideas per year. This will factor into your pay increase at the end of the year.
- ◆Other duties as needed.
Education and Experience
- ✓High school degree or equivalent and/or 3+ years’ experience in project management and/or manufacturing and industrial management disciplines.
Required Skills/Abilities
- ✓Strong organizational, project management, problem solving and prioritization skills. Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- ✓Demonstrated resourcefulness to meet tight deadlines and flexibility with fluctuating priorities.
- ✓Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks, while also having strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with others.
- ✓Proficiency with Google Workspace.
Working Conditions and Physical
Requirements
None
Other Duties
The above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements
for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities
or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities
to this job at any time.
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About K & K Thermoforming
K & K Thermoforming specializes in creating custom protective packaging through the use of advanced thermoforming technology. Committed to innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction, K & K partners with clients to deliver durable and effective packaging that meets their unique requirements.
Physical Demands/Efforts
- •Periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer. Some lifting( under 55 lbs) , above average walking and standing. Some driving.
Mental & Visual Demands
- •Visual acuity to work with programs on the computer and in a variety of plant operations.
- •High level of concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks and manage staff.
Work Environment and Hazards
- •May encounter some hazards such as loud noise, heat, dust, pallet moving machinery and entering and exiting fork trucks.
- •Personal Protective Equipment may be required when needed: gloves, masks, safety glasses, ear protection or seat belts.
Travel
The pay range for this role is
25 - 30 USD per hour(KK)