Production Technical Supervisor

Overview
Production Technical Supervisor Full Time Direct Labor East Longmeadow, MA, US. Requisition ID: 2169. Salary Range: $87,000.00 To $92,000.00. Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That’s why we live differently, play differently.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to Union Technical Group Leaders and Union Machine Technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Monitor factory performance to confirm that critical assets operate within specification and consistently meet or exceed performance targets.

Lead and manage Strategic Goal Deployment (SGD) initiatives to drive cost, performance, and operational improvements aligned with ELM site and corporate strategies.

Strengthen technical capability through TPM Duty Task training, coaching, and communication.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Union workforce, fostering trust, collaboration, and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.

Develop effective cross‑functional partnerships with internal and external business stakeholders to support operational excellence.

Direct and execute strategic initiatives that advance Global Operations objectives.

Support and influence key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, schedule adherence, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Champion continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize manufacturing processes.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA requirements, and promote a culture of safety throughout the operation.

Qualifications

Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, technical services, operations management, or equivalent relevant experience.

5+ years of experience in manufacturing supervision, including at least 3 years in a technical role.

Experience in high‑speed packaging or automated production environments preferred.

Experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Training and demonstrated proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) training and experience.

Strong problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis methodologies.

Financial acumen related to manufacturing operations.

Knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance requirements.

Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong presentation, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Materials management experience is a plus.

SAP experience is helpful.

Benefits
Competitive pay. Climate controlled facility. 401(k) with company match. Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one. HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account). Life insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid time off. Tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more.

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