Production Supervisor - Performance Film
- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Full Time
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Shift Supervisor leads and supports shop floor employees in a manufacturing environment. This role manages daily operations, assigns tasks, enforces policies, and identifies process improvements. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are essential to drive team performance and meet KPIs. Responsibilities also include hiring support, performance management, and collaboration across diverse teams. This is a first-shift position.
Essential Functions:
Oversee employee performance, including coaching, training, discipline, and documentation.
Lead team meetings, communicate departmental updates, and coordinate support activities.
Provide guidance in process improvement, root cause analysis, and process control.
Manage technical aspects of production such as job setup, drawing interpretation, troubleshooting dimensional issues, and minor equipment maintenance.
Participate in hiring processes as needed.
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with safety, cleanroom, and 5S standards.
Implement lean manufacturing practices to drive continuous improvement.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Required Qualifications:
Proven ability to work effectively in team environments, including coaching, developing, and training team members.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and empower others, as well as effectively resolve conflicts.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Outlook.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in managing rapidly changing priorities and supporting operational needs in alignment with departmental and company goals.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, a Technical field, or Business Administration.
Note: A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an ISO-certified environment.
Proficiency in QAD, MQ1, or similar enterprise applications.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or World Class Manufacturing principles.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain Performance Films and Solutionsis a global leader in high-performance materials, specializing in advanced film solutions for automotive, architectural, and custom applications. We provide innovative products designed to enhance solar control, privacy, safety, and surface protection. Committed to sustainability... For full info follow application link.
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.