Manufacturing Supervisor, 2nd shift

Amphenol CIT; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT in Franklin, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead and develop the production team, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure week-over-week execution of the schedule while building capability for long-term value stream improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with ERP/MRP and KPI dashboards, and ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in manufacturing; leadership exp required.
• Experience leading teams and improving manufacturing KPIs.
• Strong communication and Lean tools knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct weekly schedule execution and resource alignment.
• Improve SQDCI KPIs and drive TTI actions.
• Lead daily and weekly operating reviews.
• Coach employees in daily management and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

KPI-based daily management

Structured problem solving

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of manufacturing experience

Three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

SAP ERP

Windchill PLM

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor, 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

Effectively lead, develop, and align the production team and manufacturing resources through enterprise systems, KPI management, and Lean tools to achieve operational excellence. The Supervisor is fully accountable for effective week-over-week execution of the production schedule while building the leadership and production capabilities required for sustained value stream improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Own week-over-week schedule execution by directing employees, aligning resources, setting priorities, and driving recovery actions.
• Align people, equipment, and support resources to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives.
• Improve safety performance through proactive hazard identification, risk reduction, and compliance.
• Lead daily and weekly operating reviews focused on schedule attainment, constraints, staffing, quality, and priorities to include participating and leading Tier meetings.
• Maintain and actively manage SQDCI KPIs to identify gaps and drive prioritized Target to Improve (TTI) actions with clear ownership, timing, and follow-through.
• Lead strategic Continuous Improvement using Lean tools, and structured problem solving to improve flow, capacity, quality, productivity, and delivery.
• Coach and develop employees in daily management, problem solving, accountability, and technical capability.
• Review production non-conformities and ensure containment, corrective action, and closure with Quality and Engineering.
• Support first article and NPI activity and ensure new work is integrated with clear ownership and readiness.

• Monitor equipment and machinery for malfunctions, arranging maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Emergency response capabilities within a manufacturing setting.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and other functions to remove barriers and advance value stream priorities.
• Collaborate across the organization while owning both near-term production results and long-term value stream performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Reinforce all factory safety procedures and guidelines.

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory responsibilities involve overseeing and managing a team or individual to ensure adequate performance and job satisfaction and contribute to individuals’ career goals.

• Interview, select, onboard, and develop production personnel to support current and future value stream needs.
• Maintain timekeeping, attendance, time-off, and staffing visibility to support schedule execution.
• Manage employee performance through timely feedback, development goals, and corrective action as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of manufacturing experience or high school diploma and seven (7) years of manufacturing experience
• Three (3) years of relevant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

JOB SKILLS

• Ability to train, coach, motivate, and develop others while setting priorities and maintaining accountability.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing, KPI-based daily management, root-cause problem solving, and Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP (SAP preferred) systems for planning, schedule execution, resource alignment, and constraint management.
• Ability to interpret KPIs, identify gaps, establish TTI actions, and drive actions to closure.
• Effective leader and team player who communicates clearly and builds ownership at all levels.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing environment while balancing schedule commitments with long-term improvement.
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours as needed to meet customer and production demands.
• Preferred: Lean tools, KPI/visual management, structured problem solving, Windchill PLM, and Six Sigma experience.
• Foster an inclusive workplace by actively addressing biases and promoting diversity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment: A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.