2nd-Shift Production Leader: Drive Throughput & Quality

AMETEK, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

FSAs and HSA with AMETEK contribution

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. – Energy Conversion Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift in San Diego, CA. You will lead a multi‑cell manufacturing team, drive safety, quality and on‑time delivery while pushing throughput and cost improvements.

You will mentor Assemblers, Operators and Technicians, coordinate with first shift, and partner with Engineering and Quality to sustain SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations with a minimum of 2 years at a leadership level.
• Experience in production leadership for electromechanical assembly and test.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employees, other departments, and senior management.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills and results‑driven approach.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• US Person.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction, development and leadership to the 2nd shift production team (Assemblers, Operators, Technicians).
• Partner with 1st shift leaders to align daily priorities and report on safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.
• Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing and Quality to meet customer fulfillment expectations.
• Support KPI achievement for revenue, on-time delivery, first pass yield and overtime; implement corrective actions when targets aren’t met.
• Perform hands-on assembly and/or test operations as time allows.
• Support Lean Daily Management and escalation protocols for rapid cross-functional response.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing practices including 6S, Gemba Walks, Leader Standard Work and visual controls.
• Analyze variances in direct labor standards vs actuals and drive corrective improvements.
• Support staff development and maintain headcount plans across teams.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to improve SOPs for production operations.
• Maintain cross-training to mitigate single points of failure and preserve tribal knowledge.
• Maintain inventory handling and calibration/PM programs.
• Escalate environmental, health and safety issues to the EHS Manager as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Electromechanical assembly

Task management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office & ERP

Data‑driven decisions

US Person

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates/Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. – Energy Conversion Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift in San Diego, CA. You will lead a multi‑cell manufacturing team, drive safety, quality and on‑time delivery while pushing throughput and cost improvements.

You will mentor Assemblers, Operators and Technicians, coordinate with first shift, and partner with Engineering and Quality to sustain SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.