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Production Supervisor Essex, Maryland - Posted on October 15, 2026 Published By Brandon Carter
Trillium Staffing is now seeking a Production Supervisor for direct-hire in Baltimore!
Shift:7:00 - 3:30PM (some flexibility with start time.
Candidate must be willing and able to work OT as the production schedule deems necessary.
Salary: $75,000 - 95,000 annually, depending on experience
Candidate must be willing and able to work OT as the production schedule deems necessary
Additional Earnings: Annual production bonus potential of up to 10% of base salary
We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities and help drive safety, quality, productivity, and team performance. This individual will oversee production personnel, coordinate staffing and workflow, address operational challenges, and work cross-functionally to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who can develop employees, hold teams accountable, and identify opportunities to improve processes and results.This is an opportunity to take ownership of a production team, influence day-to-day manufacturing performance, and contribute to improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency while earning a competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
Team Leadership:
-Provide leadership and direction to a team oftechnicians and production employees.
-Coordinate daily staffing, work assignments, and production priorities.
-Coach team members, deliver constructive feedback, and support training and development.
-Foster a team-oriented environment built on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
-Participate in performance reviews and help address employee performance concerns.
Manufacturing Operations:
-Oversee daily production activities to meet established schedules and operational goals.
-Monitor work orders, labor utilization, workflow, and production output; adjust resources as needed.
-Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams to resolve equipment, production, and workflow issues.
-Ensure machinery and equipment are operated, set up, and shut down according to established procedures.
-Monitor downtime, production efficiency, labor hours, and other key performance measures.
-Complete production documentation, operational reports, and timekeeping records accurately and on schedule.
Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement:
-Maintain compliance with workplace safety policies, PPE requirements, and applicable regulations.
-Conduct safety discussions, workplace inspections, and incident follow-up as needed.
-Promote housekeeping and organization standards, including 5S practices.
-Ensure products meet established specifications and quality requirements.
-Address scrap, defects, and nonconforming materials in partnership with Quality and Engineering.
-Support corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring issues.
-Identify ways to minimize waste, improve throughput, and increase operational efficiency.
-Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean practices, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis.
-Assist with the introduction of new equipment, production methods, and process improvements.
Benefits & Additional Compensation:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-Short-term and long-term disability coverage
-Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
-401(k) with company match
-Annual production bonus opportunity
-Life insurance
-Paid jury duty
-Employee referral program
-Tuition reimbursement, based on job eligibility
-Employee assistance program
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Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
-At least three years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
-At least two years of experience as a production lead or in a similar lead-level role.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous supervisory or formal people-management experience.
-Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with established production schedules.
-Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment, quality standards, and production documentation.
-Experience using ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trilliums offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.
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