What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - NMR Operations position at ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc?
SP Industries Inc. is hiring for our team in Vineland, NJ and has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor - NMR Operations. This is a full-time front-line leadership role responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the NMR production area. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting customer requirements and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets. The Supervisor provides direct oversight of production employees and leads, coordinates daily activities, resolves operational issues, and drives performance in alignment with plant goals. The role will also support the continued development of NMR automation, Kanban, and continuous improvement initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise day-to-day NMR production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing.
- Lead and support production employees and team leads through direction, coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Execute daily production schedules to meet customer demand and OTD targets.
- Monitor workflow, staffing, materials, and equipment to maintain continuous production flow and minimize downtime.
- Identify and resolve production issues, escalating complex problems to the Production Manager or Plant Manager as needed.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, and OTD performance.
- Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support training and cross-training to build flexibility, technical capability, and operational coverage within the NMR team.
- Lead shift start-up meetings and communicate daily priorities, production goals, safety expectations, and performance results.
- Own and maintain Kanban processes within NMR operations, ensuring proper inventory levels, material replenishment, visual management, and workflow to support uninterrupted production.
- Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support automation, equipment reliability, process improvements, and troubleshooting.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery performance.
- Assist with inventory control and material management to ensure production requirements are met.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in glass, finishing, or production operations
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage daily performance
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Hands-on problem-solving skills with the ability to address operational challenges quickly and effectively
- Experience with quality standards and production processes in a manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts preferred
- Basic computer skills and experience working with production systems or ERP platforms preferred
- Understanding of safety standards and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Additional training in leadership, safety, or Lean manufacturing is a plus
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
- The employee is regularly required to use color vision and work with computerized data.
- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
- The employee is regularly required to use normal office tools, equipment and PC's.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is normally performed in both the office and the shop.
- The office environment is an interior office with air conditioning.
- The shop contains mobile equipment, machinery, and high voltages.
- The shop noise level is variable and may require hearing protection in some areas.
- The shop is heated when required but many areas are not air conditioned.
- Some shop processes use high voltage arcs or concentrated magnetic fields.
- The shop contains open flames and caustic chemicals.
- Some areas of the shop may be designated as hard hat zones.
HSE:
Supervisors are responsible for promoting, monitoring and enforcing work practices which support the prevention of workplace illness and injury, as well as protection of the environment.
Supervisor responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
- Ensure that equipment, materials and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner
- Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures
- Applies progressive discipline as appropriate for health, safety and/or environmental violations
- Advise employees of the existence of any potential or actual health and safety risks
- Provide appropriate instruction for safe work
- Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
- Conduct periodic inspections and audits in accordance with legislative and/or corporate requirements
- Conduct accident/incident investigations, prepare necessary reports and communicate to line management, health and safety personnel and health and safety committee
- Ensure that all employees, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment
- Support activities and initiatives outlined by the Joint Health and Safety Committee
Why SP Industries Inc.? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, SP leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
ATS is a $3B publicly-traded global enterprise with a proud 40-year history of helping advance the future with automation solutions. SP Industries Inc. sits within the ATS Life Sciences Group and is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, research, pilot and production lyophilizers, laboratory equipment and supplies, and specialty glassware. SP supports research and production across diverse end-user markets including pharmaceuticals, life science, ophthalmic, environmental testing and monitoring, food and beverage and more. SP has a long and successful track record of quality and science innovation, and is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with production facilities in the USA and Europe. SP offers a world-wide sales and service network including product training and technical assistance. For more information visit www.scientificproducts.com.
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000