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Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Techneeds · Chelmsford, MA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Techneeds (industrial) in Chelmsford, MA. You will be responsible for managing production goals, ensuring safety protocols, maintaining quality standards, and supporting employee development.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $76k–$101k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 14 production supervisor openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 10 other live production postings in Massachusetts.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 91%
  • Lean 45%
  • EHS / safety 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Techneeds

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from TechneedsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Distribute and monitor daily production inputs and outputs, ensuring safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy. Manage workforce scheduling, cross-training, and employee performance reviews. Address product quality issues through process or procedural changes. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Quality teams to support product failure resolution. Track and report on line efficiency and production attainment, implementing adjustments as needed. Maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards. Occasionally work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, or be on-call as required. Required Skills, Education, and Experience: High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience or an Associate's Degree with 8+ years of experience. Minimum of 6 years in electrical, electro-mechanical, or technical fields. At least 2 years in a group leader or supervisory role. Experience with manufacturing enterprise systems, databases, and spreadsheets. Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to read diagnostic data and technical schematics, and to set up/test equipment. **Think you know someone who'd be perfect for this role? If you refer someone who gets hired for any of our job opportunities, and works a minimum of hours, we'll show our appreciation with a referral bonus. Spread the word and help us find top talent! Refer someone today: http://techneeds.com/current-employees/referrals/ Stay in the Loop: Sign up for email notifications to hear about new openings as they're posted: http://www.techneeds.com/job-seekers/job-alerts/ Visit http://jobs.techneeds.com regularly to see our latest opportunities. Techneeds has offered contract-to-hire and direct-hire talent solutions to some of the best employers in New England for over 50 years. As a Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Professional staffing & recruitment agency, we're experts at finding, screening, and placing in-demand talent with top employers in New England. IND2

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Our client is looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial setting. As a key leader, you will be responsible for managing production goals, ensuring safety protocols, maintaining quality standards, and supporting employee development. In this role, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams, monitor equipment and process performance, and implement continuous improvements to optimize efficiency and maintain inventory accuracy. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in electro-mechanical or technical production environments, and proficiency with manufacturing systems and diagnostic tools. Day-to-Day

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