SUPERVISOR I, MANUFACTURING
Weekend Shift - 5am - 5pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Newport, VT | Plant Operations | Salaried | P4
Lead. Develop. Improve. Deliver.
Galvion is seeking an experienced Supervisor I, Manufacturing to join our Plant Operations team in Newport, Vermont.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The Supervisor I will lead employees and Team Leads, coordinate staffing and daily production activities, support employee development, and drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing employees and Team Leads.
- Coordinate staffing, employee assignments, and daily production priorities.
- Monitor production schedules and performance to ensure customer and operational requirements are met.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives focused on improving efficiency, safety, and workplace conditions.
- Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting cross-training and employee growth.
- Monitor departmental performance metrics and communicate issues and opportunities to leadership.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve problems and improve processes.
- Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company policies, SOPs, Work Instructions, and applicable safety requirements.
- Identify and communicate equipment, process, staffing, and performance issues that may impact production or departmental goals.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Associate's degree in Business, Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Mechanical aptitude and injection molding experience are a plus.
- Military experience is a plus.
WHY GALVION?
At Galvion, our manufacturing leaders play a critical role in building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We are looking for a hands‑on leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, and is committed to making the operation better every day.
Location: Newport, Vermont
Department: Plant Operations
Job Level: P4
Employment Type: Salaried, On-Site
Galvion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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