Manufacturing Supervisor

Dover Corp; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

OPW, part of Dover Corp, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the daily production floor with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You will monitor output, plan resources, and ensure accurate inventory movement while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and proficiency in lean tools and problem-solving methods (5-Why, 8D, A3). Familiarity with AS400 or Shop Floor Plus is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in supervisory role.
• Experience using lean tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in problem solving: 5-Why, 8D, A3.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Familiar with production systems like AS400 or Shop Floor Plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct production floor activities to maximize productivity while upholding safety and quality.
• Inspect products to verify standards and specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs.
• Conduct daily safety GEMBA and ensure ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance.
• Provide leadership to 30+ production team members; train, evaluate, and engage staff.
• Manage weekly production schedule and monitor KPIs to improve efficiency.
• Ensure timely reporting of accidents and take corrective action.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean continuous improvement

Problem solving (5-Why, 8D, A3)

Quality and safety awareness

Team leadership & coaching

KPIs management

Auditing & training

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 compliance

Gemba walking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AS400

Shop Floor Plus

Job description

As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions since 1892, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily operations of the production floor; ensuring established safety, quality and production requirements are met. This role will monitor daily productivity and work quality output, define resource needs and staffing parameters to meet business goals and ensures the accuracy and integrity of inventory movement.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and direct the activities of the production floor to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Inspect product to verify product standards and specifications are met
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs
• Performs daily safety GEMBA
• Accountable for all aspects of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance

Leadership

• Provide leadership to 30+ production team, including training, auditing, evaluations, performance discussions, disciplinary actions, career development, employee engagement and morale.
• Execute weekly production schedule continuously improving productivity and efficiency by managing KPIs
• Ensure job-related accidents or injuries are reported and documented timely and take corrective action in an expedient manner

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years' supervisory experience
• Experience with lean continuous improvement tools and methodology
• Proficient at Problem Solving Techniques (5-why, 8D, A3)
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; multi-task; meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with AS400, Shop Floor Plus or other production systems

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.