Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's Jackson, MI facility seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift to lead hourly operations and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery using the Eaton Business System. The role requires hands-on leadership, coaching, and adherence to lean manufacturing principles.

You will manage staffing, overtime, and performance, coach employees, and uphold Eaton values while advancing continuous improvement across the value stream.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in operations/manufacturing
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience
• U.S. person per ITAR; no immigration sponsorship
• No relocation benefit within 50 miles of Jackson, MI

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to hourly employees to ensure safe, efficient, high quality operation.
• Champion Safety Culture using MESH tools and empower employees to take responsibility for safety.
• Lead use of EBS practices (MESH, ELSS, EQS, ProLaunch, BOS/BSC) focused on value stream performance.
• Track key operational metrics using Tiered Meeting process; direct day-to-day production activities.
• Champion continuous improvement via ELSS tools and related programs.
• Schedule overtime and manage to the labor plan.
• Coach employees to address performance issues and drive accountability.
• Foster a positive, engaged team sentiment aligned with Eaton values and learning environment.
• Train and develop hourly team members with clear expectations and coaching as needed.
• Make decisions and escalate as appropriate; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Limited travel

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Strong communication

Leadership

Time management

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MESH

ELSS

EQS

ProLaunch

BOS/BSC

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift (76904)

Requisition ID76904-Posted11/03/2026

Eaton’s IS AER FEDdivision is currently seeking aManufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift. This position will be located at our Jackson, MI facility.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading operations for hourly employees and to drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, on‑time delivery, productivity, and other cost measures through use of the Eaton Business System (EBS) tools. This role is tasked with an increased level of autonomy and decision‑making.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000- $105000a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership and direction to employees with minimal oversight to ensure a safe, efficient, and high quality operation.
• Champion a Safety Culture through using MESH tools, safety best practices, and empowering all employees to take responsibility for their own safety as well as all of everyone they work with.
• Lead areas of responsibility in the use of EBS practices, including MESH, ELSS, EQS, ProLaunch, and BOS/BSC, with focus on performance of the entire value stream. Keep focus on meeting customer needs, both internal and external (Customer Centric Focus).
• Utilize the Tiered Meeting process to track and analyze key operational metrics and implement actions to improve operational performance. Direct day‑to‑day activities in production areas, including manpower movement, job assignments, time/attendance/vacation data, etc.
• Champion teamwork through the Continuous Improvement Framework process and use of ELSS tools to continuously improve operational performance. Participate in other continuous improvement activities as appropriate.
• Schedule overtime for employees and execute to labor plan.
• Coach employees one‑on‑one to address performance issues and drive operator accountability.
• Establish and maintain a positive, engaged employee team sentiment through application of Eaton’s Values, Ethics, and Philosophies and empowering employees to make decisions, innovate, and work in a continuous learning environment.
• Train and develop hourly team members. Clearly define and communicate expectations, providing positive reinforcement when met and providing coaching and counseling as necessary when not met.
• Effectively make decisions and communicate items following escalation process to appropriate management.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in operations and/or in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any "CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.".
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Jackson, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing shop floor associates in a union environment.
• Experience in interpreting contractual language of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Skills:

• Limited travel may be required (<10%).
• Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many functional teams.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes (safety, environmental, assembly, gauging, AS9100).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and influence management skills.
• Must be able to establish priorities and balance multiple objectives.
• Computer Skills: demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with MRP systems.

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