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Lead with Precision. Empower with Purpose.
At Ruland Manufacturing, we’ve been combining craftsmanship, innovation, and care since 1937. As a family-owned business, we specialize in the production of high-precision shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control components – all built in-house with the highest standards of safety, quality, and process discipline.
Our diverse team of 65 employees from over ten countries is united by our core values: people, excellence, integrity, responsibility, and ingenuity. We’re not just making parts – we’re empowering our team, exceeding customer expectations, and shaping the future of manufacturing through clarity, trust, and continuous improvement.
We’re seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor who thrives in a dynamic production environment and is ready to lead with accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Production Supervisor will oversee a cell of manual, CNC, and secondary operations within a fast-paced, high-mix, small-batch production environment. This leadership role is hands‑on and highly collaborative, requiring strong communication, planning, and coaching skills to drive productivity, support cross‑departmental initiatives, and ensure operational readiness each day.
This is an on‑site, full‑time position based at our Marlborough, MA headquarters and reports directly to the Operations Manager. The role includes production planning, employee development, and daily accountability for safety, quality, and output.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safety‑first mindset and reinforce safe behaviors across the team
- Set daily and weekly production schedules in collaboration with the Operations Manager
- Monitor cell performance and productivity; track progress using Excel‑based reporting
- Lead and support a team of machinists and operators to meet quality and delivery goals
- Ensure accurate and timely movement of parts throughout the cell
- Hold team members accountable to documented processes and inspection protocols
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked with prepped material
- Use SAP Business One, Crystal Reports, Excel, Access, and other systems for scheduling, inventory transactions, and discrepancy tracking
- Support ERP accuracy by entering data and addressing inventory‑related issues
- Communicate clearly with a diverse team where English may be a second language
- Rapidly adjust plans in response to changing customer needs or internal priorities
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, cross‑training, and leading annual reviews
- Ensure that at least two employees are trained for every operation in the cell
- Collaborate with engineering, HR, and management on continuous improvement and operational upgrades
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent applicable experience
- Previous experience supervising or managing employees in a manufacturing setting
- Comfortable with ERP systems (especially SAP Business One) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access)
- Able to set production schedules and make decisions in a small to mid‑sized manufacturing environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Experience entering and managing inventory transactions
- Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, imperial/metric conversions
Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing small metal components
- Background as a CNC setup machinist or operator
- Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
- Experience in an ISO 9001:2008 or 9001:2015 certified facility
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Working knowledge of Haas and/or Fanuc controls
Why Join Ruland Manufacturing?
- Be part of a company with a legacy of quality and continuous improvement
- Lead a team that values clarity, accountability, and operational excellence
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, and dental insurance as well as FSA
- Paid time off and holidays
- Bonus opportunities
- Professional development and cross‑training support
- A culture of respect, innovation, and hands‑on leadership where your voice matters
Ruland Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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