Production Supervisor Jobs in Meriden, CT (NOW HIRING)

POSITION TITLE: Production Supervisor

**Position Summary:

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Alinabal is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and provide leadership to production employees. This position is responsible for supporting safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement objectives while ensuring production schedules and customer requirements are met.

The Production Supervisor will coordinate workflow, develop employees, monitor production performance, troubleshoot operational and equipment issues, and work collaboratively with other departments to support overall manufacturing objectives.

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**Responsibilities:

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• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production personnel to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

• Review production schedules and adjust workflow and staffing priorities as needed to meet customer requirements.

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and development to production employees.

• Promote cross-training to improve operational flexibility, proficiency, and safety.

• Ensure compliance with company safety requirements, quality standards, policies, and applicable manufacturing procedures.

• Monitor production output, downtime, efficiency, and other key performance indicators.

• Identify and assist in resolving equipment, material, tooling, and production-process issues.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other manufacturing functions to resolve operational concerns.

• Support preventative maintenance activities for production equipment and tooling.

• Lead and support Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment.

• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

• Perform other related duties as required.

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**Skills and Experience:

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

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee-development skills.

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes; experience with press operations or similar equipment preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, job travelers, and work instructions.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.

• Experience using manufacturing or production-tracking systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

**Physical Requirements:

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• Frequently required to move throughout the manufacturing floor, including walking, standing, and bending for extended periods.

• Occasionally required to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Exposure to manufacturing conditions such as noise, heat, cold, dust, and moving mechanical parts.

**Work Environment:

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Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

*The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

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*The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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