Production Supervisor

Lewiston, ME | $75,000–$85,000/year | Full-Time | Benefits Starting Day One

Lead the Team That Makes Advanced Manufacturing Happen

Great manufacturing starts with great leadership. Behind every successful production run is a team that knows what’s expected, has the tools and support to succeed, and takes pride in producing quality work. Elmet Technologies is looking for a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Lewiston, Maine.

In this role, you’ll lead production employees, coordinate daily manufacturing activities, maintain quality and safety standards, and help ensure production goals are met. You’ll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to keep production moving, solve problems, and identify opportunities to improve performance.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands manufacturing, enjoys developing people, and knows how to balance production demands with safety, quality, and employee engagement. If you’re the kind of leader who would rather be on the manufacturing floor helping your team succeed than managing entirely from behind a desk, we’d like to hear from you.

What’s In It for You

• $75,000–$85,000 annual salary
• 1st shift schedule
• Benefits starting Day One, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and internal growth opportunities
• Opportunity to lead and develop a manufacturing production team
• Direct influence on safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance
• Collaboration with experienced Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Opportunity to help improve manufacturing processes and build a stronger production operation

What You’ll Do

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the people, processes, equipment, safety, quality, and daily performance of your assigned production area. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, direct, and support production employees to meet daily manufacturing goals
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
• Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and performance
• Monitor production activity and adjust priorities to meet schedules and customer requirements
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and material requirements
• Work with Supply Chain and Production Planning to establish capacity based on available equipment, employees, and raw materials
• Identify production delays, communicate issues promptly, and coordinate solutions with Maintenance, Planning, and Operations leadership
• Monitor daily production results and communicate accomplishments, challenges, and improvement opportunities
• Ensure employees consistently follow established operating procedures, company policies, and manufacturing standards
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process variables to help troubleshoot production problems
• Train and develop operators in safety, manufacturing processes, technical skills, and quality requirements
• Maintain product quality through consistent application of AS9100 procedures and established quality standards
• Conduct safety and housekeeping inspections and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken
• Support the development and improvement of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Supply Chain, Quality, and Human Resources
• Make timely operational decisions to resolve routine production challenges and maintain workflow
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, productivity, and quality
• Support budget preparation, cost control, and responsible use of manufacturing resources
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement activities
• Help build a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a manufacturing leader who understands that strong production performance comes from clear expectations, effective communication, and employees who have the training and support to succeed. You’ll need:

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, concepts, and practices
• Experience supervising production employees and managing daily manufacturing operations
• Ability to plan and organize production activities while balancing competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coaching, developing, and managing employee performance
• Ability to make sound decisions and resolve production problems independently
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, quality, and operating procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments
• Results-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt schedules and priorities to changing production requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is preferred, although an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Success in this role means building a production team that consistently delivers safe, high-quality work while meeting manufacturing goals. You’ll make an impact by:

• Maintaining a safe manufacturing environment and reinforcing consistent safety practices
• Meeting daily and weekly production targets
• Improving employee productivity, engagement, and performance
• Reducing production delays and improving equipment utilization
• Ensuring products consistently meet established quality requirements
• Developing employees’ technical capabilities and preparing them for additional responsibilities
• Improving communication and coordination across shifts and departments
• Identifying and resolving recurring manufacturing problems
• Reducing waste, improving efficiency, and supporting cost-control initiatives
• Building a team culture based on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

A Hands-On Manufacturing Leadership Role

This isn’t a position where you’ll spend your entire day in an office. You’ll spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, working directly with employees, equipment, and production processes. Your day may include reviewing production schedules, helping troubleshoot equipment problems, coaching an employee, coordinating with Maintenance, addressing a quality concern, or identifying an opportunity to improve how work gets done. You’ll need to be comfortable moving between people leadership, technical problem-solving, production planning, and operational decision-making.

The role involves working in both office and manufacturing environments. Production areas may include elevated temperatures, noise, and other industrial conditions. The position may require walking, standing, moving through manufacturing areas, and occasionally carrying up to 35 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals. Although this is a 1st shift position, occasional schedule flexibility or weekend availability may be needed to support production requirements.

About Elmet Technologies

Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet produces high-performance materials and components for some of the world’s most demanding applications.

Our Lewiston, Maine facility brings together advanced materials expertise, specialized manufacturing equipment, and experienced production teams to manufacture products that meet demanding technical and quality requirements. We’re focused on operational excellence, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement—and our Production Supervisors play a critical role in making those priorities part of everyday operations.

Ready to Lead What’s Next?

If you’re an experienced manufacturing supervisor who enjoys developing employees, solving problems, and helping production teams succeed, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, Maine, and help lead the team behind advanced manufacturing.

Export Control Requirement

This position may require access to information, technology, or materials subject to U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be eligible to access such controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws. For purposes of ITAR, a U.S. person generally includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.