3rd Shift Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to manage production logistics and ensure quality standards. This role involves leading a team, promoting safety, and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Military and Aerospace Industries.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads hourly production personnel and oversees operations for efficiency.
• Promotes safety policies and maintains a clean work environment.
• Drives Continuous Improvement through visual management tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

The 3rd Shift Production Supervisor manages the day-to-day production floor logistics of the hourly manufacturing employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity; Be an agent of change. The Supervisor is responsible to identify and resolve production-related problems by working closely with the direct labor workforce and personnel support groups.The Supervisor will be an integral part of the Production Team, which will require him/her to work alongside the production personnel on the line, to ensure our revenue site plan is met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads hourly production personnel.
• Oversees all operations in the department to maximize capacity and efficiency.
• Promotes and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices.
• Ensures product is built to scheduled customer ship dates.
• Evaluates each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Supports Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators.
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending actions.
• Communicates and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required.
• Coach and discipline employees who fall short of job expectations, as appropriate.
• Evaluates labor requirements and work with management to assure proper staffing levels.
• Investigates and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service.
• Makes recommendations for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
• Monitors and drive the production floor to execute to schedule requirements through ERP schedules or established Pull System.
• Resolves material shortages by working with materials management and Production Planners.
• Drives Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles, Gemba walks).
• Assists in recruiting and selecting new team members.
• Provides coaching and development to team members.
• Provides production data and reports as required by Manager.
• Conducts daily Gemba stand-up meetings and provides support as needed.
• Performs manufacturing process operations on the line, as required, to meet or exceed the company business needs.
• Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd Shift hours.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by manager.

Job Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Military and Aerospace Industries.
• Leadership experience .
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing .
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Interact well and coach team members.
• Lead by example.
• Knowledge of production processes and equipment.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.