Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead a manufacturing team responsible for assembling, welding, and related processes.

The role focuses on safety, quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement in a high-precision environment. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, 2–5 years in production, and proven supervisory ability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year college plus 2–5 years of production experience.
• Strong technical and fabrication skills preferred.
• Experience supervising, leading, or training staff.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Proficient with standard computer applications and production systems.
• ITAR work eligibility: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of a production team to meet safety, quality, and schedule goals.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of production staff.
• Approve timekeeping and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction through oversight of fabrication, testing, inspections, and material control.
• Maintain production documentation, including travelers and inspection records.
• Monitor materials, in-process work, and finished products for quality and compliance.
• Analyze production issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and workflow.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and procedures.
• Foster a clean, organized, and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Technical skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Problem solving

Team player

ITAR eligibility

Education

Associate degree or 2-year college

Tools

Production systems

Job description

Description

ABOUT US:

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

SUMMARY:

This is a hands-on supervisory position for 2nd shift. The Production Supervisor supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in manufacturing processes, such as assembling, welding, and applying knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday - Thursday, 10-hour Shift (3:30pm-2:00am)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of an assigned production team to meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of production employees
• Complete timekeeping approvals and conduct performance evaluations in accordance with company policy
• Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction through oversight of fabrication, testing, inspections, and material control
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including manufacturing travelers and inspection records
• Monitor incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products for quality and compliance
• Analyze production issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and work procedures
• Foster a clean, organized, and collaborative work environment that promotes productivity and accountability

Requirements

• Associate degree from a technical or two-year college, or equivalent combination of education, training, and 2–5 years of related production experience
• Strong technical and fabrication skills preferred
• Prior supervisory, lead, or employee training experience highly desirable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability with the capacity to motivate and influence others
• Comfortable using standard computer applications and production systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual in compliance with ITAR requirements

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

California Applicants:

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