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Petaluma, CA Position Summary HydroPoint is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production operations within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This position combines production leadership, team development, workflow coordination, and operational problem-solving. Unlike a traditional supervisor role, the successful candidate will be actively engaged on the production floor while leading a small team and partnering closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations. The ideal candidate is a practical leader who can effectively balance people leadership, production execution, inventory awareness, and continuous improvement while helping the organization scale for future growth. Key Responsibilities Production & Workflow Management Lead daily manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals Coordinate production priorities and labor assignments Monitor workflow and adjust resources to meet production schedules Identify and escalate material shortages, production bottlenecks, and operational issues Support production activities during peak demand periods Team Leadership Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel Manage attendance, scheduling, timecards, and performance feedback Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment Support employee training and cross-training activities Help develop future leaders within the manufacturing team Inventory & Material Coordination Partner with Planning and Supply Chain to ensure material availability Communicate inventory concerns and production risks Participate in cycle counts and inventory accuracy efforts Help ensure proper material handling and transaction discipline Quality & Continuous Improvement Ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures and quality standards Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, safety, and organization Assist with implementation of engineering changes and new products Facility & Equipment Support Coordinate routine facility and equipment needs Assist with basic troubleshooting and maintenance activities Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the day-to-day manufacturing representative for Petaluma operations Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations teams Communicate operational priorities, risks, and challenges clearly and effectively Required Qualifications 5+ years of manufacturing experience 2+ years leading or supervising production teams Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments Experience managing production schedules and labor priorities Strong communication and problem-solving skills Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications Ability to read and understand manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and bills of material Preferred Qualifications Experience with electronics or electromechanical assembly Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies Experience supporting inventory control, shipping, and receiving activities Experience in small to mid-sized manufacturing organizations What Success Looks Like Safe, productive, and engaged manufacturing team Consistent on-time shipment performance Clear communication of production risks and material constraints Strong partnership with Supply Chain and Engineering Effective coaching and development of team members Continuous improvement in operational performance Desired Leadership Traits We are looking for someone who: Leads by example Is willing to work alongside the team when needed Brings structure without creating bureaucracy Communicates clearly and professionally Adapts well in a changing environment Can balance competing priorities Develops people while driving results Takes ownership and follows through