Hourly Supervisor- Plating

Molex; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending

Job summary

Molex is seeking a 3rd Shift Supervisor to lead plating operations and foster a safe, quality-focused manufacturing environment. You will coach team members, coordinate daily workflow, monitor process performance, and support continuous improvement using Principle Based Management.

The role requires supervising on the 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) and maintaining production records, timekeeping, and SOPs. A strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or directing others.
• Experience supporting safety, quality, production, or delivery expectations in manufacturing.
• Experience using written procedures, work instructions, production records, or manufacturing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, support teams, and leadership.
• Ability to work 3rd shift on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plating operations on 3rd shift while reinforcing safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations.
• Coach, develop, and support team members by understanding strengths, interests, and development opportunities.
• Monitor equipment and process performance and partner with maintenance, quality, and production teams to resolve concerns.
• Coordinate daily workflow with production management to meet delivery expectations.
• Maintain production records, attendance information, and other required documentation.
• Ensure Kronos timecards are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop and train employees on SOPs and work instructions; update as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the team and provide updates to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying waste, improving flow, and supporting sustainable process improvements.
• Lead 6S efforts with emphasis on sustainability and team ownership.
• Adhere to Molex Quality and Environmental systems and company policies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership / coaching

Safety compliance

Documentation / records

Communication

Night shift adaptability

Job description

Your Job

Molex is seeking a 3rd Shift Supervisor to lead plating operations and support a safe, quality-focused, and efficient manufacturing environment. In this role, you will develop and coach team members, coordinate daily workflow, monitor process and equipment performance, and help build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This leader will apply Principle Based Management to help employees contribute at their highest level while driving long-term value for the business.

3rd Shift- Sunday- Thursday 11:00 p.m.- 7:30 a.m.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily plating operations on 3rd shift while reinforcing safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations.

• Coach, develop, and support team members by understanding their strengths, interests, and development opportunities.

• Monitor equipment and process performance, identify issues early, and partner with maintenance, quality, and production teams to resolve concerns.

• Coordinate with production management to execute daily workflow, align priorities, and meet delivery expectations.

• Maintain accurate production records, reports, attendance information, and other required documentation.

• Monitor employee attendance and ensure Kronos timecards are completed accurately and on time.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and train employees on departmental standard operating procedures and work instructions; create and update work instructions as needed.

• Communicate regularly with team members on the production floor and provide clear updates to leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying waste, improving flow, and supporting sustainable process improvements.

• Lead 6S efforts across the production floor with an emphasis on sustainability and team ownership.

• Understand, support, and contribute to Molex Quality and Environmental systems by following stated policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate sound judgment and uphold Our Values in daily decisions and leadership interactions.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.

• Experience leading, coaching, training, or directing the work of others.

• Experience supporting safety, quality, production, or delivery expectations in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience using written procedures, work instructions, production records, or manufacturing systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, support teams, and leadership.

• Ability to work 3rd shift and spend regular time on the production floor.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience leading teams in plating, surface finishing, chemical processing, or a similar manufacturing operation.

• Experience with Kronos or similar timekeeping systems.

• Experience developing or updating standard operating procedures and work instructions.

• Experience supporting 6S, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or waste-elimination initiatives.

• Experience partnering cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, engineering, or production management.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending
• health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.