Lead Manufacturing Engineer 1st Shift

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily departmental operations in a unionized manufacturing/warehouse setting. You will coach staff, manage staffing and timekeeping, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while upholding cost targets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methods, performance management, and employee development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing or warehouse teams.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and process improvement.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily departmental operations and mentor staff to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Oversee staffing, timekeeping, and shift scheduling while maintaining attendance and payroll accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Manage performance discussions, disciplinary actions, and employee development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Skills

People leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Safety compliance

Quality monitoring

Lean Six Sigma

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, mentoring, and coordinating daily departmental operations to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. This role oversees daily staffing, timekeeping, continuous improvement, and performance management while fostering a safe, collaborative, and inclusive environment in a unionized manufacturing/warehouse setting.

Core Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and coordinate direct reports and support functions; conduct daily team meetings and developmental conversations to foster employee growth and engagement.

• Staffing & Time Management: Manage daily staffing requirements, overtime allocation, shift scheduling, absenteeism, and payroll/timekeeping approvals.

• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Lead and enforce compliance with company policies, union agreements, OSHA, environmental guidelines, and ergonomics protocols.

• Quality & Operational Excellence: Execute daily quality checks, monitor key metrics, and communicate operational trends or irregularities to the Department Manager.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to identify waste, streamline workflows, and drive root-cause problem solving across cross-functional teams.

• Performance & Relations Management: Drive team accountability, handle conflict resolution, manage disciplinary processes, and encourage employee-driven improvement ideas.