Senior production supervisor

The Senior Production Supervisor oversees and manages the daily operations within assigned production areas or shifts. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of production schedules, maintaining quality standards, optimizing operational efficiency, and providing leadership to a team of production workers. The Senior Production Supervisor also plays a key role in driving process improvements and supporting cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational goals.

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-time/Salaried (Exempt)
• Pay Range: $79,000 - $100,000 per year (based on skills and experience)
• Work Location: Buffalo, New York 14206
• Travel: 0%
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of production workers, ensuring they operate machinery, assemble products, perform quality control checks, and package goods in accordance with established production standards.
• Foster a positive and efficient work environment through effective communication, motivation, and performance management.
• Monitor production output in assigned areas, ensuring adherence to established schedules, quality targets, and efficiency goals.
• Address production bottlenecks or delays by implementing corrective actions to maintain continuous workflow and meet deadlines.
• Identify equipment issues, coordinate with maintenance or engineering teams for repairs or preventive maintenance and ensure minimal production downtime.
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained and operational, driving proactive measures to avoid delays or breakdowns.
• Manage inventory levels in assigned production areas to ensure there is enough material to meet production demands without excess stock.
• Ensure the department is staffed appropriately based on production needs, and coordinate scheduling and staffing adjustments to optimize performance.
• Ensure that production processes comply with internal quality standards, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the implementation of quality control procedures to maintain high standards in finished goods.
• Enforce 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process efficiencies to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Accurately complete all necessary documentation, including production logs, inventory reports, and shift reports, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, etc.) to resolve operational issues and ensure seamless communication across teams.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team, ensuring high levels of engagement, performance, and skill development.
• Strong decision-making abilities with a proven track record of identifying issues, analyzing problems, and implementing effective solutions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and effectively plan resources to meet production targets.
• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to assess production data, identify process inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of safety, environmental, and quality standards, with a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and compliant production environment.
  
  

Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
  
  

About MacLean-Fogg

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Why Join MacLean-Fogg?

Benefits

At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:

• Competitive Pay & Rewards: Your hard work matters—earn competitive wages with recognition for your contributions.
• Health & Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with 100% coverage for preventative care.
• On-Demand Pay with PayActiv: Access your earned wages when you need them—no waiting for payday.
• Future Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing to build long-term financial stability.
• Support for Families: Paid parental leave for all parents during life’s biggest milestones.
• Smart Savings Options: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage healthcare costs.
• Extra Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and free professional therapy sessions through Spring Health.
• Life & Accident Insurance: Protection for you and peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Disability Coverage: Income protection when the unexpected happens.
• Exclusive Vehicle Discounts: Save on new vehicles from leading manufacturers.
• Work-Life Balance Benefits: Flexible benefits tailored to your personal and family needs.
• Holiday Appreciation: Receive turkeys and hams to enjoy with your family during the holidays.
• Career Growth & Learning: Free access to LinkedIn Learning plus our Leadership Development Program to sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion at MacLean-Fogg

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain record-keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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