Operations Supervisor, Mechanical Fabrication - 2nd Shift

TAIT; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness stipends

Parental leave

Job summary

TAIT is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead and develop a manufacturing team in Lititz, PA. You will drive timely, quality project delivery using KPIs, while ensuring safety and adherence to TAIT policies.

You will collaborate with estimation, design, and PM teams, manage shift planning, and coach staff to improve processes and performance. TAIT offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or trade school
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 2–5 years of experience in a supervisor or leadership role
• Proficient in TAIT business systems (Epicor, Slack, Box) or another ERP/MES system
• Ability to train, develop, mentor, and coach team members
• Knowledge of batch build and stock build processes
• Understanding of welding processes including FCAW, GMAW, GTAW

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work performed by employees is safe, efficient, and accurate.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with a 1-month outlook and plan accordingly.
• Assist the estimation, design, and PM teams in project build reviews.
• Manage inventory, materials, and SOP adherence within the department.
• Follow department SOPs for safety, manufacturing, and area procedures.
• Directly manage and coordinate multiple teams across Lititz sites.
• Plan, organize, and manage workflow; clarify duties and delivery responsibilities.
• Communicate project deliverables clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Manage time, performance reviews, training, and corrective actions for staff.
• Maintain safety metrics and reduce lost-time incidents.
• Monitor project health with estimates, on-time delivery, and rework reduction.
• Forecast workload with operations manager; align with budgets.
• Focus on continuous improvement to reduce operational touchpoints.
• Support capital equipment planning and budgeting.
• Handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

Slack

Box

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The purpose of the Operations Supervisor is to manage and develop the employees that report to them in service of project delivery. This includes but is not limited to managing their group of direct reports to efficient, timely and quality project deliverables using KPI’s as well as complying with all TAIT policies. The Supervisor is responsible for monthly planning in the areas of people, project deliverables and initiatives assigned to them by the operations manager. The position works collaboratively with other supervisors across the group to achieve company and operational/project delivery goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure all work performed by employees is done safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Supervisors’ primary field of view/operation is in the current day - 1-month outlook (focused 1 month project/s planning).
• Assist the estimation, design, and PM teams in project build reviews.
• Oversight and adherence to company/area specific: inventory, materials, and consumable SOP procedures.
• Involvement, implementation, and adherence of department SOP’s for safety, manufacturing, and area procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
• Overall management and direction of all direct employees within their group, which may include multiple building across Lititz campus.
• Plan, organize, and manage workflow to ensure team members understand their duties, delegated tasks and delivery responsibilities.
• Strong communication of project deliverables with all levels of management, direct reports and project stake holders.
• Responsible for all direct employees’ time management, reviews, training, safe operational performance, and corrective actions.
• Safety Metrics and KPI’s–safe working environment/culture with focus on reduction in lost time
• Micro view on project health with performance to estimate (PTE), on time delivery (OTC) and reduction in rework.
• Review and execute project/s and workload placement and forecast with operational manger.
• Direct view/output responsibility for teams’ utilization performance and goals.
• Focused and continuous improvement to reducing operational touch points.
• Support operational and company initiatives.
• Participate in planning for capital equipment needs.
• Operating within monthly and yearly operational budget goals.
• Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Just in Time and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School GED or trade school graduate
• 4 plus years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 2 - 5 years of experience in a supervisor or leadership role
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, ability to use (proficient in) TAIT business systems (Epicor, Slack, and Box) or another ERP and MES system.
• Flexibility with work schedule. Normal work schedule is forty hours per week; however operational demands may necessitate other schedules to meet business needs.
• Ability to train, develop, mentor, and coach team members.
• Understanding of batch build and stock build processes
• Understanding of various welding processes including FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW
• Ability to coordinate work with other area Supervisors and Process Leads to maintain quality, cost, and schedule expectations
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement methods

Working conditions of the role are:

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location

TAIT Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.