3rd Shift Operations Supervisor, Manufacturing - Forest City, NC

Danfoss; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environm

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss in Forest City, NC seeks a 3rd Shift Operations Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team of up to 25 hourly associates. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and meeting production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You will coach and develop staff, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate cross-shift resources. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent supervisory experience, 3+ years in manufacturing, and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant supervisory work experience equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising others.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Create/foster a high-performance, business driven team culture and environment.
• Lead manufacturing team in achieving production schedule goals and exceeding customer expectations by focusing on safety, quality, cost, productivity and morale.
• Drive activities to improve on time delivery, labor optimization, scrap reduction and lower cost.
• Coach and develop direct reports to help them meet performance expectations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written comunicatio

Problem solving

Change management

Presentation and facilitation skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant supervisory work experience equivalent

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

3rd Shift Operations Supervisor, Manufacturing - Forest City, NC

Req ID: 52765 Job Location: Forest City,NC, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising hourly employees to deliver excellence to our customers and meet assigned deadlines. The person in this role will ensure that production is managed in a safe and efficient manner, and has interaction at all levels of the organization, including external customers. This individual will provide coaching and direction to their team (usually up to 25 direct reports), while driving accountability in the business; ultimately leading the organization to achieve its business level and strategic goals. The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager.

3rd Shift Position- 10:30pm - 7am

Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Forest City, NC, or be willing to relocate to the area at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Create/foster a high-performance, business driven team culture and environment. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to continuous improvement manufacturing; recommend alternatives for improving production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. Participate in and directs problem-solving meetings and activities (i.e. accident investigations, quality concerns, etc.).
• Lead manufacturing team in achieving production schedule goals and exceeding customer expectations by focusing on safety, quality, cost, productivity and morale to deliver targets.
• Drive activities to improve on time delivery, labor optimization, scrap reduction and lower cost.
• Conduct process checks and monitor performance to adhere to standard work formats and pacing boards.
• Coach and develop direct reports to help them meet performance expectations.
• Promote positive employee relations.
• Assist in the selection and training of new employees.
• Provide clear and proactive communication across shifts to ensure effective coordination of resources.

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant supervisory work experience equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising others.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred qualifications

• Computer/software proficiency including MS Office Applications
• Six Sigma knowledge / Greenbelt/Blackbelt

Job Criteria

• Demonstrated competency in leading, motivating, counseling, training, and evaluating employees; production scheduling; problem solving; change management; presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, industrial safety, SPC, continuous improvement, and quality assurance concepts.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and project management skills and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously and the ability to work among competing priorities.
• Knowledge of process failure mode and effect analysis.

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.