1st Shift Production Supervisor — Lean & CI

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to oversee the assigned production lines. You will plan, coordinate, supervise, and motivate employees, manage schedules, and drive Lean initiatives while supporting plant-wide goals.

This role requires leadership experience in manufacturing and a commitment to safety and quality. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisor experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for production employees in assigned area.
• Participate in employment, staffing and performance management decisions, and maintain departmental personnel records and reports on productivity, quality, and attendance.
• Provide coaching, motivation, and counseling to employees to encourage optimum performance and continued skill development.
• Drive plantwide Continuous Improvement initiatives stemming from RPO Key Projects and others as deemed by Focus Factory and Plant Managers
• Maintain all departmental, work, vacation, overtime and related schedules.
• Develop and implement schedules and manpower requirements to meet or exceed production plan.
• Plan and prioritize departmental as well as plant wide production schedules based on customer delivery dates, efficiencies, and material supplies.
• Monitor departmental and plantwide productivity to ensure that established quality and production levels are maintained or exceeded.
• Perform all duties assigned by management and deemed pertinent to the continued success of Eaton and employee objectives and/or goals
• Champion the use of Eaton systems and tools to ensure appropriate execution within assigned areas
• Engage employees in manufacturing LEAN initiatives including but not limited to operator standard work, 5S, pull systems, empowered work teams, and structured problem solving.
• Implement and support behavioral based zero incident safety culture.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure they are consistently practiced.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to expedite the workflow and ensure the established quality expectations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma + 5 years supervisor experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to oversee the assigned production lines. You will plan, coordinate, supervise, and motivate employees, manage schedules, and drive Lean initiatives while supporting plant-wide goals.

This role requires leadership experience in manufacturing and a commitment to safety and quality. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a dynamic manufacturing environment.