2nd Shift Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Delanco Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the high-end commercial furniture space is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader. This role involves overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory experience and a background in furniture manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience.
• Furniture-related manufacturing background preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations ensuring safe and efficient production.
• Drive process improvements and technological advancements.
• Support new product development through manufacturing input.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, business, or high school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for leading select manufacturing operations and personnel by identifying and implementing “best in class and industry” practices, technologies, and methodologies in the high-end commercial furniture space. Ensure safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. Function as the manufacturing operations leader in support of daily business requirements, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production within budget and quality standards.
2. Work with key stakeholders to drive process improvements and technological advancements that enhance safety, quality, cost, and service.
3. Lead projects and cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and develop effective processes, procedures, and solutions to meet business needs.
4. Provide training on new practices, technologies, and methodologies; monitor and report results; perform administrative activities such as user issue resolution.
5. Support new product development through manufacturing input, pilot runs, prototyping, etc., as needed.
6. Other duties as assigned. This description is not exhaustive of all responsibilities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, business, or high school diploma/equivalent.
• 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience; furniture-related manufacturing background, especially in textile cutting, sewing, and upholstery, is a plus.
• Understanding and experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety and quality assurance programs.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and ability to implement root cause corrective actions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to handle diverse situations and manage multiple projects.