Production Supervisor

Location: Plattsburgh, NY (with travel to Canada, including some overnight)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range:  $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Start Date: September 2025

About the Roles:
Micro Bird USA LLC is seeking hands-on Production Supervisors who are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the production process in a production environment. This role ensures that production schedules are met, resources are allocated effectively, and that processes run efficiently, all while maintaining quality standards and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The Production Supervisor serves as a key liaison between the production floor, management, and other departments, ensuring smooth communication and the successful execution of production plans.  The ideal candidate must be self-driven, able to collaborate across teams, and possess the necessary strong technical background, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

What you will do regularly:

• • Provide leadership and support to ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
  • Ensure proper work habits, use, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and housekeeping foster a “safety first” attitude and atmosphere.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and monitor the activities of the production team to ensure efficient operation and on-time delivery of products.
  • Utilize knowledge about the assembly, manufacturing methods, techniques, and processes that are required to ensure first-time quality.
  • Lead and motivate the production team, providing guidance, support, and training to improve performance and ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Responsible for team member development plans, identifying training, providing training and maintaining competence levels of the area. Coach and counsel employees who need help improving their job performance.
  • Monitor production schedules and ensure that production targets are met within the established timelines and quality standards.
  • Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and industry standards.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Manage the allocation of resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to optimize production efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing production processes and suggesting improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
  • Support cross functional activities with Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics teams, etc.; Develop and maintain harmonious, effective relationships with other company departments.
  • Supports leadership with departmental objectives related to productivity, assembly schedules and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:
All applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to promote a culture of safety.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and quality control standards.
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve production-related issues quickly and effectively with a proactive approach to process improvement
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a diverse team and interact with teams at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in developing and coaching teams while working in a team-based environment.
  • Superior performance management skills; setting objectives, monitoring and evaluating performance.
  • Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office & Production Mgmt. systems), as well as manufacturing software and tools to track production data.

Soft Skills and Mindset:

• Attitude: Demonstrated positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset to foster a culture that emphasizes employee participation, engagement, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Commitment to HS&E: Ability to foster and build a culture of safety, health, and environmental awareness by leading through example and promoting best practices.
• Appreciation for Quality: Strong attention to detail and a mindset for quality excellence to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, learn new processes, and remain focused under pressure.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and the US, including engineers, operators, and leadership.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing practical, innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Orientation: Passion for process improvement and building systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality.

Benefits:

• • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family available on your first day
  • Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • 401K with substantial company match
  • Company paid disability and life insurance