Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

AMETEK, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

FSAs and HSA with AMETEK contribution

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. – Energy Conversion Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift in San Diego, CA. You will lead a multi‑cell manufacturing team, drive safety, quality and on‑time delivery while pushing throughput and cost improvements.

You will mentor Assemblers, Operators and Technicians, coordinate with first shift, and partner with Engineering and Quality to sustain SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations with a minimum of 2 years at a leadership level.
• Experience in production leadership for electromechanical assembly and test.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employees, other departments, and senior management.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills and results‑driven approach.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• US Person.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction, development and leadership to the 2nd shift production team (Assemblers, Operators, Technicians).
• Partner with 1st shift leaders to align daily priorities and report on safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.
• Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing and Quality to meet customer fulfillment expectations.
• Support KPI achievement for revenue, on-time delivery, first pass yield and overtime; implement corrective actions when targets aren’t met.
• Perform hands-on assembly and/or test operations as time allows.
• Support Lean Daily Management and escalation protocols for rapid cross-functional response.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing practices including 6S, Gemba Walks, Leader Standard Work and visual controls.
• Analyze variances in direct labor standards vs actuals and drive corrective improvements.
• Support staff development and maintain headcount plans across teams.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to improve SOPs for production operations.
• Maintain cross-training to mitigate single points of failure and preserve tribal knowledge.
• Maintain inventory handling and calibration/PM programs.
• Escalate environmental, health and safety issues to the EHS Manager as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Electromechanical assembly

Task management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office & ERP

Data‑driven decisions

US Person

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates/Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Job Title: Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92121

Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description:

About Us:

AMETEK Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide a deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor for 2nd shift is responsible for supporting multiple product-based manufacturing work cells in achieving their goals including employee safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and cost. This is a hands‑on position that is responsible for maximizing daily throughput and driving efficiency to improve profitability. This position plays an integral part in factory operations and has responsibility for developing and maintaining motivated staff while achieving budgetary and production targets. Primary manufacturing activities include electromechanical assembly and testing of programmable power supply chassis, modules, and printed circuit boards.

The Production Supervisor must ensure all 2nd shift team members adhere to all AMETEK policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Environmental/Health/Safety, ISO 9001, and Human Resources.

The standard production hours for the 2nd shift team are Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm. Also, it is expected that the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will support additional hours as required during the week and/or occasional weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily direction, development and leadership to the factory-wide production team on 2nd made up of Assemblers, Operators, and Technicians. This includes setting work schedules, reviewing/ approving timecards, conflict resolution, necessary disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Partner closely with 1st shift Production Leaders to understand daily priorities and drive 2nd shift team to execute work in support of customer deliverables. Provide daily end‑of‑shift reports on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity accomplishments/constraints.
• Interface with all relevant support functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality) to overcome constraints and achieve customer fulfillment expectations.
• Responsible for supporting achievement of key performance indicators (KPI) related to revenue, on‑time delivery, first pass yield, and overtime labor. Implement corrective actions in response to KPI’s not achieving targets.
• Perform hands‑on assembly and/or test operations as time allows.
• Support Lean Daily Management practices including tiered escalation protocols to gather inputs from team members and elevation to cross‑functional leadership for rapid response and resolution.
• Implement continuous improvement activities through Lean Manufacturing principles, including 6S, Gemba Walks, Leader Standard Work, visual controls, and root cause problem solving.
• Analyze variances between direct labor standards and actuals, support continuous improvements to reduce variances.
• Support employee/career development to teams of Assemblers, Operators, and Technicians. Maintain current and future state head count requirements plan for all teams.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams to review, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures for all production operations.
• Maintain sufficient cross‑training to mitigate risks of single point failures and/or tribal knowledge.
• Maintain robust inventory handling/management to ensure part count accuracy.
• Maintain equipment calibration and preventive maintenance programs.
• Report on any environmental, health, and safety issues to the EHS Manager. Lead emergency evacuation procedures as required on behalf of all 2nd shift employees.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills):

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations with a minimum of 2 years at a leadership level.
• Experience in production leadership for electromechanical assembly and test.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employees, other departments, and senior management.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills and results‑driven approach.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• US Person

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic test equipment (power analyzers, wave form generators, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc).
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and ISO quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• Associates/Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant discipline such as Operations Management, Electronics, Engineering or similar.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast‑paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

Location Information:

This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts year‑round. Explore diverse museums, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world‑famous zoo. Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports. Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both a manufacturing and a professional office environment

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:https://www.programmablepower.com/

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].