Manufacturing Supervisor, 1st Shift

Merit Brass Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Merit Brass is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor, 1st Shift, at our Richmond Heights, OH location to lead production teams and drive efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, coaching, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, good communication across departments, and a willingness to learn and grow with Merit Brass. Training is provided to develop new skills and advance within the company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication across departments and levels within the company.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages and coordinates activities of associates in production.
• Communicates labor hours, shift schedules and daily workload scheduling.
• Performs performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and development.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, performance improvement and disciplinary actions.
• Serves as a resource and answers questions to clarify work activities.
• Relates policies and procedures to team members and ensures updated information.
• Maintains accurate production entry reflecting department activities.
• Aims to achieve production metrics: on-time delivery, accuracy and customer service.
• Supports inventory accuracy and on-time product delivery.
• Willingness to work overtime and take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

OSHA knowledge

Reading prints / measurements

Microsoft Office

RF Scanning

Heavy lifting

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

RF Scanning

Job description

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Supervisor, 1st Shift at our Richmond Heights, OH location. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and grow with our team. Previous experience is a plus but not required. We provide on-the-job training and opportunities to develop new skills and grow within the company. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Objectives:

• Leads, manages and coordinates activities of associates engaged in manufacturing processes of production
• Uphold the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the core values as published
• Maintain a professional, ethical and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to associate engagement, personal responsibility and accountability for the department
• Responsible for communicating and coordination of the labor hours, shift schedules, daily workload scheduling and reviewing previous daily, weekly and monthly performance, both at the individual and departmental level
• Responsible for the performance review process, feedback, coaching, mentoring, development and training of each associate, recommend or initiate promotions, transfers and disciplinary action
• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, performance improvement and termination process as needed
• Serves as a resource and content expert to team members; providing them with guidance and being available to answer questions to clarify the work activities
• Relates all new or revised policies, procedures and /or processes to team members to ensure the most up to date and current information is being used
• Accurately maintain production entry functions to reflect departmental activities
• Strives to achieve Merit Brass production metrics including reduced errors, on-time delivery, accuracy and customer service
• Assists in all activities that support inventory accuracy, on-time delivery of product and customer (internal & external) satisfaction
• Support Merit Brass by actively listening to any suggestions, concerns or opportunities of associates
• Ensures work areas and production operations / processes conform to safety requirements and are hazard free
• Works with management to establish and modify department operational methods and procedures, with an effort to continuously improve our processes
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Minimum of three years of Manufacturing experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrate success in a leadership role with analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate at all levels and with all departments within the company (manufacturing, shipping / receiving, purchasing, sales etc.)
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Ability to read scale / rulers, prints, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
• Self-motivated to manage processes and project deadlines
• Willing and able to continuously improve yourself, others, and the operations in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Knowledge of basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, and RF Scanning
• Able to stand, reach, bend, push and pull bulky material for the entire shift and capable of lifting 50-70 lbs. frequently