Hands-On Manufacturing Supervisor — Lean & AI-Driven Ops

AMETEK; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Analyzers, an AMETEK business, seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing, shipping, and receiving at the Carson City facility.

The role ensures safe, timely execution across machining, fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection while developing personnel, improving processes, and maintaining ERP discipline. Collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential to optimize safety, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with 2+ years supervising staff.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP and analytics tools (Excel/Power BI).
• Leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving in varied environments.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Shipping, and Receiving teams with focus on safety, quality, productivity.
• Schedule work based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and training.
• Translate requirements into daily schedules and coordinate resources.
• Resolve staffing, material, quality, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, and Customer Service.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and documentation standards.
• Oversee shipping/receiving and ERP data accuracy; drive Lean improvements.
• Pursue continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Analytical

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

AI tooling awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Universal Analyzers, an AMETEK business, seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing, shipping, and receiving at the Carson City facility.

The role ensures safe, timely execution across machining, fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection while developing personnel, improving processes, and maintaining ERP discipline. Collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential to optimize safety, quality, and delivery.