Fabricating 2nd Shift Supervisor

Pequot Manufacturing; Pequot Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pequot Manufacturing in Minnesota seeks a Shift Supervisor to own floor results, ensuring operators and setup crews hit throughput plans and work to standard. You will guide daily operations and support continuous improvement on the line.

The role emphasizes developing people, sustaining safety standards, and collaborating with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and drive productivity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a shift and ensure operators and setup crews hit throughput plans and work to standard.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and monitor productivity closely.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document performance and issues for shift handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift on the floor to meet throughput targets.
• Enforce working to standard and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach operators and setup team members for higher performance.

Skills

Attendance Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Quantity & Quality

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in Fabrication or Machining

Job description

Description

The Supervisor owns the shift's results from the floor, not from the office. Their job is to make sure every operator and setup team member hits their throughput plan, works to standard, and gets better every week.

Mission:

Lead the shift where the work happens — drive throughput, hold the line on standards, and develop the people who report to you.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Attendance Management - Meets company standards in attendance and punctuality. Attends work consistently and on time.
• Communication Skills, Oral & Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written form.
• Teamwork - Ability to work effectively in a Team environment; contributing equally to both team and individual success.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Quantity & Quality - Meets productivity standards, achieves established goals by completing work in a timely manner while striving to increase productivity. Works quickly while demonstrating accuracy & thoroughness. Displays a commitment to excellence and can monitor own work. Applies feedback to improve performance and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to calculate basic geometric and trig mathematic functions.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

High School graduate or GED required for entry level. Generally post-secondary education in Fabrication or Machining or equivalent work experience in the trades would be required for advanced skill positions.

Experience

Prior experience is not required for entry level; however individual would need to display an aptitude to learn the required skills for the position. Related experience and/or post-secondary education in the trades are required for advanced skill level ranking.

Computer Skills

Possess basic computer skills to interface with the Company's computer programs for recording time worked and job operations.

Certificates & Licenses

Other Requirements

Willingness to work different shifts when assigned. Willingness to cross-train and work in different departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C (Constantly)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering C (Constantly)

Reach Outward C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)

Bend or Twist C (Constantly)

10 lbs. or less C (Constantly)

11-20 lbs. C (Constantly)

21-50 lbs. F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less C (Constantly)

13-25 lbs. F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs. O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Operating equipment, warning sounds)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

(Protective Footwear (steel toe) & Safety Eyewear.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A Manufacturing Metal Precision Job Shop.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.