Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Raleigh, NC is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to lead the Critical Power Solutions Operations Team. You will plan, coordinate, supervise, and motivate the activities of the assigned product lines at Raleigh Plant Operations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, with responsibilities to implement plant-wide initiatives and Lean practices. Expected annual salary ranges from $86,000 to $126,000, with pay reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with ≥5 years as a supervisor in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for production employees in assigned area.
• Participate in staffing, performance management and records.
• Coach and motivate employees to improve performance and skills.
• Drive plantwide Continuous Improvement initiatives from Focus Factory and Plant Managers.
• Develop and implement schedules and manpower to meet production plan.
• Plan and prioritize department and plant schedules based on delivery dates and materials.
• Monitor productivity to maintain or exceed quality and output.
• Communicate policies and guidelines; collaborate with other departments to expedite workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HS diploma + 5 years supervisor experience

Tools

SAP experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eaton’s Critical Power Solution Division is currently seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to join our team. This position is based in Raleigh, NC.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be an integral member of Critical Power Solutions (CPS) Operations Team, with responsibilities to plan, coordinate, supervise and motivate the activities of all employees of the assigned product lines at Raleigh Plant Operations (RPO). In addition, you will utilize the employees assigned to other product lines to meet or exceed our safety, quality, delivery, cost and efficiency goals, while assisting the Operations Manager in implementing plant wide initiatives.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a 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 direct supervision for production employees in assigned area.
• Participate in employment, staffing and performance management decisions, and maintain departmental personnel records and reports on productivity, quality, and attendance.
• Provide coaching, motivation, and counseling to employees to encourage optimum performance and continued skill development.
• Drive plantwide Continuous Improvement initiatives stemming from RPO Key Projects and others as deemed by Focus Factory and Plant Managers
• Maintain all departmental, work, vacation, overtime and related schedules.
• Develop and implement schedules and manpower requirements to meet or exceed production plan.
• Plan and prioritize departmental as well as plant wide production schedules based on customer delivery dates, efficiencies, and material supplies.
• Monitor departmental and plantwide productivity to ensure that established quality and production levels are maintained or exceeded.
• Perform all duties assigned by management and deemed pertinent to the continued success of Eaton and employee objectives and/or goals
• Champion the use of Eaton systems and tools to ensure appropriate execution within assigned areas
• Engage employees in manufacturing LEAN initiatives including but not limited to operator standard work, 5S, pull systems, empowered work teams, and structured problem solving.
• Implement and support behavioral based zero incident safety culture.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure they are consistently practiced.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to expedite the workflow and ensure the established quality expectations.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Manufacturing experience/certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP experience

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Ability to successfully interface with all organizational levels & departments
• Good understanding and positive support of standard personnel and administrative policies, practices and legal requirements pertaining to business operations
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, manage through conflict, and strive for continuous improvement
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems and engineering processes.
• Must be open and available to work weekend overtime as needed.
• Required working knowledge and experience with computers.

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