2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Lean & Safety Leader

Ideal Tridon; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Tridon in Smyrna, TN is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead the packaging, assembly, and manufacturing teams on the second shift. You will direct work, maintain a safe environment, and ensure training completion.

This role requires a technical degree and several years of supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing, with strong lean, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will drive production schedules and mentor staff while upholding quality and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in a technical discipline or a combination of appropriate schooling and related experience beyond high school may be substituted for the college degree.
• Two to five years hands on supervisory experience within preferably high volume manufacturing in metal stamping, assembly and packaging operations.
• Day-to-day production and packaging of high volume amounts of worm gear clamps requires an individual who enjoys hands on supervision in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Technical skills including: strong mechanical skills, along with working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as lean manufacturing and root-cause analysis, problem solving tools noted above.
• Previous experience in leading and training skilled and operative hourly team members.
• Consistency in managing shop floor individuals preferably in non-union manufacturing setting.
• Leadership “make it happen” self-motivated, able to excel in multi-task, high-pace automotive environment.
• Have shop floor hands‑on mindset. (Not an office type).
• Computer PC proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Green / Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Prefer experience using 5 whys, 8Ds, or similar problem solving tools for process and root cause analyses.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build Team environment on assigned shifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct the shift’s production efforts to meet published schedules.
• Supervise packaging, assembly, FastLok, DC, and component teams on high‑volume production lines.
• Lead hiring, promotion, discipline and development of employees.
• Ensure compliance to Quality System and Environmental Management System.
• Mentor and train personnel; sponsor certifications and hands‑on training.
• Interpret MRP reports to plan and schedule daily production requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical/mechanical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ideal Tridon in Smyrna, TN is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead the packaging, assembly, and manufacturing teams on the second shift. You will direct work, maintain a safe environment, and ensure training completion.

This role requires a technical degree and several years of supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing, with strong lean, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will drive production schedules and mentor staff while upholding quality and cost objectives.