Manufacturing Supervisor – 2nd Shift Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

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Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of manufacturing operations within their assigned shift and area. This role ensures safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met by leading a team of production employees and working cross-functionally with support departments such as Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet or exceed safety, quality, and production targets. Provide clear direction and leadership to hourly production employees; ensure consistent enforcement of company policies and work rules. Monitor and report hourly and shift-based performance metrics such as output, scrap, and downtime; initiate corrective actions when performance is off-target. Lead safety conversations, conduct safety audits, and promptly address hazards or unsafe behaviors. Ensure quality standards are understood and maintained; promptly address quality concerns in collaboration with the Quality team. Generate and submit work orders when process, equipment, or facility issues are identified, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution. Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing scrap, or improving process reliability. Ensure proper documentation and communication of shift activities through shift reports and team huddles. Support training and development of operators and leads to promote skill growth and internal advancement. Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to minimize unplanned downtime and ensure timely issue resolution. Participate in and or lead structured meetings such as daily production reviews and Gemba walks.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred. 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred. Proven leadership skills with the ability to build trust, provide feedback, and hold team members accountable. Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems (Odyssey experience a plus). Familiarity with die casting, CNC machining, or similar industrial processes is strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a manufacturing plant environment, including exposure to noise, heat, and machinery. This position requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Flexibility to work overtime or different shifts as needed to support plant operations. Pace is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer. For 50 years, Pace has innovated die-casting in North America. Our rich history, company values and advanced technologies have made this legacy possible. We started in a small town in 1970, with big ideas and dedicated people. Now, as North America’s largest die casting company, our mindset and focus are still the same, but we operate on a larger scale and supply customers worldwide! Passion fuels everything we do, and we do a lot! See for yourself and join us, as we pass that passion on to our customers.