Manufacturer Supervisor

Afinitas; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

Afinitas is hiring for a manufacturing team leader on the 2nd shift with a 4-day work week. The role focuses on leading the department, promoting teamwork, and ensuring safety and high-quality output.

Responsibilities include coordinating with manufacturing leaders, setting daily expectations, and coaching team members. The position emphasizes maintaining a safe, efficient work environment and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• 3 years of department knowledge or related manufacturing leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in your department and promote trust, teamwork, and excellence
• Set daily expectations and ensure safe work environment
• Coordinate with other leaders and promote cross-functional collaboration
• Develop team members through feedback, coaching and evaluations
• Ensure high quality by inspecting completed projects with QC
• Meet deadlines and be flexible to work extra when needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Prioritization

Safety compliance

Job description

About Us

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

• 4-DAY WORK WEEK 2ND SHIFT
• BENEFITS START DAY 1

Essential Functions & Responsiblities

• Lead the team in your department.
• Promote a culture of trust, teamwork, and excellence.
• Communicate information from Manufacturing Leader to your team.
• Set expectations for team members daily.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Share resources, team members, and work with other leaders as needed.
• Serve as first point of contact for team member issues.
• Develop team members by
  • providing positive feedback and constructive criticism
  • assisting other department leaders with evaluations
  • assigning projects that will help improve skills and product knowledge.
• Inspect completed projects and work with QC team mates to ensure high quality.
• Recognize problems and respond to them in a positive way.
• Give your best effort to meet job deadlines; be willing to work extra when needed.
• Promote clean work environment and PPE.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 years of department specific knowledge
• Ability to seek what is best for customers, coworkers, and our company.
• Ability to support decisions and carry out plans made by director of manufacturing, whether personally agree with them or not.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with great conflict resolution ability.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple priorities within work related deadlines.
• Have good housekeeping habits, and strict adherence to safety.
• Take personal ownership and pride in quality work.
• Willing to assist in other areas as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a position that spends time in manufacturing facilities. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by Afinitas and/or the site management, when in the manufacturing area.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

Afinitas