Production Supervisor
Smiths Group · Springfield, MA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Smiths Group (industrial) in Springfield, MA. Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, efficiency, and product quality.
- They ask for
- degree required
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live production postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
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.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Smiths Group
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 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.
This plant: Smiths Group in Springfield
2 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Electrical Controls and Maintenance Engineer · Controls
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requirements
based on production schedules and requisition materials from storage as needed.
- ✓Interpret specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and job orders; communicate
requirements
and assign work
responsibilities
to employees.
- ◆Plan the flow of materials through the department and optimize equipment and machine layouts to support production requirements.
- ◆Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer delivery deadlines are met.
- ◆Inspect and measure parts and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- ◆Direct employees in adjusting machinery and equipment to correct product defects and maintain quality standards.
- ◆Establish and adjust work procedures and staffing assignments to meet production schedules and operational goals.
- ◆Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, efficiency, and product quality.
- ◆Identify opportunities to safety improve working conditions, equipment utilization, and overall departmental productivity.
- ◆Analyze operational issues and implement corrective actions; assist employees in resolving work-related problems.
- ◆Maintain accurate production, labor, and attendance records.
- ◆Support capital equipment planning and provide recommendations for equipment and process improvements that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve cycle times.
- ◆Estimate material requirements, submit requisitions, and verify materials received.
- ◆Directly supervise approximately 10 to 25 production employees.
- ◆Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- ◆Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- ◆Three to five years of manufacturing, production, or supervisory experience.
- ◆Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, blueprints, and government regulations.
- ◆Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to employees and management.
- ◆Ability to identify problems, gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and implement effective solutions.
- ◆Proficiency in preparing reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
- ◆Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- ◆Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
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- •Manage employee schedules, attendance, timekeeping records, performance evaluations, training, coaching, and corrective actions.
- •Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
- •Determine stock and supply