Production Supervisor

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a leading precision manufacturing company in Nashua, NH.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily production operations, supporting manufacturing processes, and ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate is a strong manufacturing leader who enjoys mentoring employees, troubleshooting production challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

• Lead, coach, and supervise Production Team Leaders and Laser Operators.
• Plan and execute daily production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Allocate personnel and resources to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime.
• Monitor production performance, quality, and efficiency, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Conduct new hire orientation, safety training, and ongoing employee development.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review production records, maintain inventory of production supplies, and support product shipment activities.
• Manage employee time records, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary matters in partnership with Human Resources.
• Partner with the Quality team to support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with ISO and FDA standards.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across departments and shifts.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to work independently while leading a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Associate's degree.
• 5 years of technical manufacturing experience.
• 5 years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Experience working in an ISO and/or FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.

We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.