Manufacturing Supervisor (ControlTech Automation)

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for their 3rd shift operations in St. Louis. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing a dedicated team to ensure efficient production processes while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven background in manufacturing, particularly in control panel wiring. Join a company that values people-centric leadership and aims to empower its workforce while driving innovation in the manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about optimizing processes and fostering team success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documents.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing team on the 3rd shift.
• Lead team in wiring, assembly, and safety compliance.
• Monitor production metrics and provide updates to management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Control Panel Wiring

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Education

Associates or Technical Degree

Tools

MS Office

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor (ControlTech Automation)

Apply locations St. Louis, MO

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become 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:

Who You’ll Work With

As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilities located throughout the United States. CTA can provide control solutions for a single piece of equipment, an entire process, or a complete plant. CTA has engineering design capabilities or will build panels from customer-supplied design packages.

When you join ControlTech Automation as the Manufacturing Supervisor for the 3rd shift, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the manufacturing team. This role involves leading a team of professionals to ensure efficient production processes and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee all aspects of 3rd shift for our manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role ensures efficient wiring operations, assembly, quality, and safety to meet production goals.

• Supervisory Leadership:
  • Lead and supervise a team of manufacturing professionals on the 3rd shift, overseeing wiring, assembly, shipping and receiving, and final inspection.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, and onboard new team members.
  • Evaluate team performance and provide regular feedback.
• Operational Oversight:
  • Monitor daily progress and provide updates to the Manufacturing Manager.
  • Assign mentors to temporary employees as required.
  • Assist in strategic planning by providing production metrics and insights to management.
  • Update production boards and review time sheets at the beginning of each shift.
  • Review Snapshot and Checklists for accuracy and completion.
  • Initiate project kick-offs and assign projects.
  • Order necessary parts, consumables, and tools as needed.
  • Conduct Standards meetings to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards.
• Management Support:
  • Implement management decisions effectively within the team.
  • Address technical and administrative issues promptly.
• Communication and Coordination:
  • Act as a liaison between Engineers and Manufacturing Professionals.
  • Maintain effective communication with all team members and management.
• Safety and Organization:
  • Ensure the shop floor is clean, organized, and complies with safety standards.
  • Ensure proper PPE usage among all team members.

Special Assignments:

• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.

What You’ll Bring

• Associates or Technical Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• 5+ years of control panel wiring experience, including in a lead or supervisor capacity.
• Mechanically inclined with proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, panel drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.

The Manufacturing Supervisor reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager and collaborates closely with other shift supervisors and team leads to ensure seamless operations across shifts.

We provide competitive pay and benefits along with opportunities for professional development. If you are dedicated to empowering people, optimizing processes, and driving results, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume today!

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.

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