Mechanical Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor responsible for leading and supervising shop floor teams. This role requires effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure that production meets quality and safety standards. The Mechanical Supervisor will also manage team dynamics and ensure adherence to schedules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of OSHA.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and supervise lead hands and shop floor employees.
• Ensure production follows quality and safety standards.
• Report daily progress updates to managers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Management

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hours: 1st Shift, 7am-3:30pm

Pay Rate: $96,000

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for leading, organizing, and supervising lead hands and shop floor employees while ensuring production follows schedule, quality, and safety standards. This role requires effective communication between shifts, daily progress reporting, and proactive problem-solving to prevent delays. Additionally, the Mechanical Supervisor works closely with the Drawing Release team to ensure accuracy in assembly and fabrication and assists with maintaining an organized and safe shop environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report missing materials to managers at least one day in advance.

• Lead, organize, and supervise lead hands to ensure smooth operations.

• Provide instructions for the next shift and submit a detailed shift report to the next supervisor.

• Ensure the shop floor follows the production schedule and report any schedule slippage to the manager, including reasons for delays.

• Verify that the latest drawings are being used and ensure shop floor employees adhere to the latest updates in coordination with the Drawing Release team.

• Ensure production follows AVL QA and AVL customer quality standards.

• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized shop floor by identifying areas needing improvement.

• Oversee shop floor attendance and manage daily attendance reports.

• Report daily progress updates to managers.

• Interview and recommend personnel actions, including hiring, termination, and promotions, while identifying employee talents.

• Provide technical expertise on the floor and assist with troubleshooting production issues.

• Seek clarification from supervisors or production engineers when uncertain instead of making assumptions.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Motivates and guides team members toward shared goals while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Assigns tasks based on team strengths, ensuring efficiency and responsibility.

• Strengthens team cohesion through collaboration, trust, and engagement strategies.

• Clearly conveys information, expectations, and feedback to ensure alignment and understanding.

• Identifies and resolves conflicts professionally, fostering a productive and respectful workplace.

• Efficiently balances tasks and deadlines to maximize productivity.

• Establishes clear expectations, tracks progress, and provides constructive feedback.

• Analyzes data, evaluates risks, and makes informed decisions to drive operational success.

• Supports employees’ professional growth through structured training and ongoing mentorship.

• Creates an environment where employees feel valued, recognized, and driven to perform their best.

• Leads teams through organizational changes while maintaining morale and efficiency.

• Implements structured workflows and process improvements to enhance productivity.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of OSHA.

• Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services our customers provide.

• Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget).

• Participate proactively in the continuous improvement process.

• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.

• Work well within a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.

• Ability to travel in North America with a valid passport.