2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

JobTarget, LLC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

401(k) Match

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short and Long Disability

Job summary

JobTarget, LLC is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a multi-cell team on the 2nd shift in Waterbury, CT. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, translating the production schedule into actionable plans and removing roadblocks to achieve OEE targets.

You will mentor and develop operators, conduct daily stand-ups and 1:1s, and partner with maintenance and quality to contain defects and ensure ISO/AS compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing.
• 2+ years leading teams in a multi-cell environment.
• Reading blueprints and using basic metrology.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience (5S, 8D, SMED).
• Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups.
• Translate production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line and balance capacity.
• Drive safety, quality, and delivery while improving OEE and throughput.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for downtime and preventive maintenance.
• Use data to identify improvements and sustain results.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Lean/CI

ERP/MES

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Multilingual

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MES

Job description

Description

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily for our 2nd shift, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met while building a high-performing, engaged team. This leader drives standard work, coordinates resources across cells (e.g., CNC machining, grinding, inspection, secondary ops), and models a results-driven, people-first culture.

Requirements

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups, Gemba walks, and regular 1:1s.
• Set clear performance expectations; give timely feedback, recognition, and corrective coaching.
• Build a reliable staffing plan: coordinate assignments, breaks, rotations, and cross-training to cover demand.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse workforce (including ESL team members).
• Upholds company policies and values.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Own daily safety: enforce PPE/housekeeping, safe machine operation, and incident/near-miss reporting.
• Ensure work is performed to spec: drawings, routings, and control plans; support in-process inspections.
• Partner with Quality to contain defects, complete 8D/5-Why investigations, and prevent recurrence.
• Support compliance with ISO/AS quality systems and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.

Production Execution

• Translate the production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line; balance labor and machine capacity.
• Monitor hour-by-hour performance and remove roadblocks to hit OEE, throughput, and on-time delivery targets.
• Escalate equipment downtime; coordinate with Maintenance for rapid response and preventive maintenance windows.
• Verify material availability and WIP flow; maintain accurate transactions and FIFO discipline.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive daily problem solving and kaizen: waste walks, SMED/setup reduction, visual management, 5S.
• Standardize best practices into work instructions; ensure training and certification are kept current.
• Use data (scrap, rework, cycle times, labor efficiency) to prioritize improvements and sustain results.

Systems & Communication

• Use ERP/MES to manage labor reporting, dispatch lists, inventory moves, and schedule attainment.
• Provide clear shift handoffs and concise status updates to leadership.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Safety: TRIR/near-miss participation, 5S audit scores
• Quality: First-pass yield, scrap/rework rates, customer rejects
• Delivery: Schedule attainment, on-time to promise, queue/backlog health
• Productivity: Labor efficiency, OEE/uptime, setup time reduction
• People: Turnover, attendance, training/cross-skill coverage, engagement indicators

What You Bring

• 5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing; 2+ years leading teams in a multi-cell environment.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining and/or grinding; comfortable reading blueprints and using basic metrology.
• Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with lean/continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual mgmt, PDCA/8D, SMED).
• Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office; able to interpret schedules, routings, and quality data.
• Strong communication and coaching skills; able to lead a diverse, multilingual workforce.
• Proven track record of meeting SQDC targets while developing people.
• Nice to have: Aerospace/defense customer experience; ISO/AS system familiarity; bilingual English/Spanish or other language.

Education

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required, Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing floor environment with regular exposure to machine noise; frequent walking/standing; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.

Must wear required PPE and follow all safety rules.

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time, 2nd shift; occasional weekend coverage as needed.

Competitive pay (salary supervisor, DOE) with bonus eligibility.

• Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match, Group Life, Voluntary Life, Short and Long Disability.

EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.