Production Supervisor - NMR Operations

SP Industries Inc. is hiring for our team in Vineland, NJ and has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor – NMR Operations. This is a full-time front-line leadership role responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the NMR production area. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting customer requirements and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets. The Supervisor provides direct oversight of production employees and leads, coordinates daily activities, resolves operational issues, and drives performance in alignment with plant goals. The role will also support the continued development of NMR automation, Kanban, and continuous improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise day-to-day NMR production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing.
• Lead and support production employees and team leads through direction, coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Execute daily production schedules to meet customer demand and OTD targets.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, materials, and equipment to maintain continuous production flow and minimize downtime.
• Identify and resolve production issues, escalating complex problems to the Production Manager or Plant Manager as needed.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, and OTD performance.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support training and cross-training to build flexibility, technical capability, and operational coverage within the NMR team.
• Lead shift start-up meetings and communicate daily priorities, production goals, safety expectations, and performance results.
• Own and maintain Kanban processes within NMR operations, ensuring proper inventory levels, material replenishment, visual management, and workflow to support uninterrupted production.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support automation, equipment reliability, process improvements, and troubleshooting.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery performance.
• Assist with inventory control and material management to ensure production requirements are met.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in glass, finishing, or production operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage daily performance
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Hands-on problem-solving skills with the ability to address operational challenges quickly and effectively
• Experience with quality standards and production processes in a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts preferred
• Basic computer skills and experience working with production systems or ERP platforms preferred
• Understanding of safety standards and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Additional training in leadership, safety, or Lean manufacturing is a plus

 Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee is regularly required to use color vision and work with computerized data.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to use normal office tools, equipment and PC's.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is normally performed in both the office and the shop.
• The office environment is an interior office with air conditioning.
• The shop contains mobile equipment, machinery, and high voltages.
• The shop noise level is variable and may require hearing protection in some areas.
• The shop is heated when required but many areas are not air conditioned.
• Some shop processes use high voltage arcs or concentrated magnetic fields.
• The shop contains open flames and caustic chemicals.
• Some areas of the shop may be designated as hard hat zones.