Hourly Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is seeking a Hourly Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift in Davenport, IA. This full-time role leads a manufacturing team, ensures production schedules are met, and drives safety and quality programs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, U.S. work authorization, ITAR compliance, and the ability to manage staffing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and 3+ years of supervisory/people leadership experience OR a High School Diploma with 5+ years of supervisory/people leadership experience
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• This position requires ITAR compliance; US persons per ITAR definitions
• No relocation; reside within 70 mile radius of Davenport, IA facility; military exceptions may apply

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure team members are productive and aligned with priorities
• Meet or exceed production and gross margin targets while minimizing waste
• Coordinate staffing with Operations Managers and Bargaining Unit Leads to meet customer demand
• Train staff to ensure procedures meet quality requirements and resolve issues promptly
• Update production metrics and communicate with the team on performance and changes
• Identify capacity needs and manage overtime as required
• Pursue continuous productivity and quality improvements and enforce safety rules

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment

Staff management

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma + 5+ years supervisory

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Hourly Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift. This is a fulltime position based in Davenport, IA.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

The Hourly Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the team ensuring all Team Members are working effectively in line with business priorities

In This Function You Will

• Meets or exceeds Production and/or Revenue targets, maintains, or exceeds gross margin targets by minimizing waste. Provides Operations team with information required to successfully execute SIOP process
• Work with Operations Managers and Bargaining Unit Leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedules are met
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements - Resolve issues with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor where appropriate and escal… problems or concerns to the Operations Manager as required
• Proactively seek to improve working practices, participating in problem solving / improvement activities
• Update relevant production metrics and facilitate regular team communication
• Support their team effectively by fostering collaboration, providing guidance, and ensuring resources and tools are available to achieve goals
• Identifies and tracks parts, assemblies, and shortages as necessary
• Provide capacity planning input
• Schedules overtime as required
• Provides guidance and keeps employees informed of policies and operational changes
• Identifies and implements continuous productivity and quality improvements
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety and environmental principles
• Actively promote and enforce adherence to S|H|E rules and procedures
• All other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree and 3+ years of supervisory/people leadership experience OR a High School Diploma with 5+ years of supervisory/ people leadership experience
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation will be offered for this position. Only candidates who reside within a 70 mile radius of the Davenport, IA facility will be considered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Someone who has done Quality Inspections in a Manufacturing environment
• Experience with managing assembly line productions

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