Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Title: Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Williamsport, MD

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Annual Salary: $72,509 - $85,000

Device User: Yes

Position Summary

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is seeking a Production Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of our manufacturing facility for 1st shift. This role’s primary focus will be on ensuring safety protocols are followed, implementing lean manufacturing principles, driving productivity, and maintaining high quality standards. They will manage safety programs, training programs, and continuous improvement programs for all production departments. The Production Supervisor develops a highly trained and efficient production organization for the achievement of world class customer service, and factory performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure all personnel are trained in safety protocols, communicate safety reports, and conduct daily safety checks.
• Effectively communicate expectations and lead by example for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and attitude/behavior standards.
• Train and mentor production employees to improve individuals’ skills, foster a cross-trained team, and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, while driving accountability.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager in achieving plant goals, including the collection of data, documents, and reporting on results related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery performances on shift.
• Implement and promote lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization, while empowering employees to drive positive changes.
• Collaborate with other shifts and cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping to resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Perform administrative duties of personnel following company policies.
• Provide and keep all tools necessary for production in good working order.  Purchase tools as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experienced with Lean tools including 6S, Kaizen, Natural Work Teams, and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and regulations within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and resourceful.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory/management experience in a lean manufacturing and automation environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification from an accredited source.

About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high-performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations: from advanced hung window balances and sash lock systems to multipoint, smart security and hardware for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, and is supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.

Company Statement

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration, LLC. is committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.  This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.