Production Supervisor - Grind, Trim & Sizing

Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within the Grind, Trim, and Sizing departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position plays a key role in improving workflow, enhancing communication between teams, and driving accountability to meet production goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and fostering collaboration to increase throughput and product consistency.

Responsibilities 

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the Grind, Trim, and Sizing departments to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment utilization to identify and correct bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Communicate production priorities, goals, and expectations clearly across departments and shifts.
• Lead and mentor team members to promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues affecting output, scrap, or equipment performance.
• Track and report key production metrics such as output, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Ensure employees are trained and follow all safety and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing process changes that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Participate in daily production meetings to provide updates, feedback, and improvement ideas.
• Maintain accurate records, timekeeping, and documentation in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proven knowledge in a production supervisor or similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment, particularly in trimming, sizing or grinding.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on team development and accountability.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement practices a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and balance multiple priorities.

Education and/or Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Specific, hands-on experience in trimming, sizing or grinding processes is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of improving production flow and achieving performance goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

As a government contractor, we adhere to regulations including the need for U.S. citizenship for certain positions.

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and have been accessed.

About Trident Maritime Systems - Custom Alloy Division

Trident Maritime Systems is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for maritime and defense industries. Our Custom Alloy division in High Bridge, NJ, specializes in manufacturing high-quality seamless and welded pipe and tube solutions, as well as custom fabrications for critical applications. We serve government and commercial clients. For government, we work on military and defense contracts requiring precision and reliability. For commercial clients, we provide custom-engineered solutions across various industries. This dual focus allows us to take on diverse, high-pressure projects. Unlike mass production facilities, we create large, custom fittings tailored to specific needs. Our plant features large machines for heavy-duty work in a traditional manufacturing environment. It can be hot, cold, or dirty, but we prioritize safety and provide tools and training to ensure success.

Trident Maritime Systems offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes: 

• Cigna medical, dental; VSP vision.
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
• 401K
• Paid Time Off 
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement, $200 per year
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Employee referral program