Rodney Hunt

Water control equipment manufacturer

Production Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOrange, MA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role, is required.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with a hands-on approach are required.
Familiarity with fabrication, welding, machining, and coating processes is required.
Working knowledge of safety standards and manufacturing best practices is required.
Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions is required.
Competency with enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems and production scheduling tools is required.
Competency with computer-aided design software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and computer numerical control programming is required.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities are required.
Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts as required is necessary.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities and lead a team of skilled workers to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity goals.
Assign work according to production schedules and adjust labor and resources as needed to meet deadlines.
Monitor workflow and provide hands-on support to resolve bottlenecks, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, personal protective equipment use, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and foster a strong safety culture.
Train, coach, and evaluate team members; promote cross-training and employee development.
Enforce standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality control measures.
Collaborate with engineering, planning, quality, and maintenance teams to support smooth production flow.
Track and report daily performance metrics, including output, scrap, downtime, and attendance.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Execute and maintain initiatives to ensure compliance with safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and policies.
Promote and sustain safety programs.

Desired Qualifications

An associate or technical degree is preferred.
Experience in metal fabrication or custom products is preferred.
Experience in a job-shop or make-to-order production environment is preferred.
Lean Manufacturing or supervisory training certifications are preferred.
Working knowledge of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Welding Society, American Institute of Steel Construction, and ISO 9001 is preferred.

Job Overview:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production teams and ensuring that fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and coating processes are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role plays a key part in executing production plans, supporting team development, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise daily production activities and lead a team of skilled workers, ensuring, (SQDCIP), safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory and productivity goals are achieved.
Assign work according to production schedules and adjust labor/resources as needed to meet deadlines.
Monitor workflow and provide hands-on support to resolve bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns.
Ensure compliance with all safety policies, PPE use, and OSHA regulations; foster a strong safety culture.
Train, coach, and evaluate team members; promote cross-training and employee development.
Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control measures.
Collaborate with engineering, planning, quality, and maintenance teams to support smooth production flow.
Track and report daily performance metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, and attendance.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Execute and maintain initiatives to ensure compliance with Safety and OSHA regulations and policies.
Promote and sustain safety programs.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; associate or technical degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in supervisory role, preferably with metal fabrication or custom products.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with a hands-on approach.
Familiarity with fabrication, welding, machining, and/or coatings processes.
Working knowledge of safety standards and manufacturing best practices.
Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
Competency with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
Competency with CAD software, (Solidworks, Auto CAD), and CNC Programming.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a job-shop or make-to-order production environment.
Lean Manufacturing or supervisory training certifications.
Working knowledge of ASME, AWS, AISC and ISO9001.

About the Company

Rodney Hunt

Water control equipment manufacturer

Rodney Hunt is a manufacturer of water-control gates, valves, and engineered flow-control equipment. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and services products used in water, wastewater, hydropower, and industrial infrastructure. It serves municipal utilities, engineering firms, contractors, industrial operators, and public agencies. Its operating model centers on engineered-to-order manufacturing supported by project management, field service, and aftermarket work. Teams work across engineering, fabrication, machining, quality, project management, field service, and sales. Its work connects water infrastructure equipment expertise with coordinated delivery for utilities and infrastructure owners.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newburgh, NY
Founded: Not listed

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