Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Materion Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Production Supervisor to guide hourly staff in the Operations Department for safe, quality, and efficient production execution. You will monitor plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and HR policies.

The role operates on the 2nd shift (1:00 PM - 9:30 PM). Responsibilities include leading daily shift meetings, supervising direct reports, implementing production plans, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; college diploma preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Minimum three years as a Shift Supervisor.
• Self-motivated with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Strong grasp of process fundamentals and quick learning of operation nuances.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and technical skills.
• Ability to absorb, organize and recall detailed information.
• Ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, and inspire others.
• Credibility and interpersonal skills are crucial; maintain professional conduct.
• Ability to lead and influence others; mentoring skills are important.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily shift changeover meetings to set goals, safety, and duty readiness.
• Ensure direct reports comply with EHS, quality, and HR policies.
• Assign, supervise, and review hourly personnel performance.
• Implement production plans per schedules and monitor outcomes.
• Maintain records of process variables and equipment status.
• Verify shop packs, track earned hours, and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare daily equipment status and shift reports.
• Identify problems in progress and direct remedial actions as needed.
• Submit maintenance work orders and report scheduling issues.
• Support planning with feedback on delays and rescheduling.
• Evaluate new employee performance and provide recommendations.
• Conduct performance appraisals for department staff.
• Provide onboarding and hazard training to new hires.
• Support operator qualification programs and timely training documentation.
• Participate in safety teams and report incidents and near-misses.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Time management

Team motivation

Manufacturing knowledge

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Production Supervisor will supervise and direct the activities of hourly personnel in the Operations Department for the safe, quality, and efficient execution of production plans to ensure availability of sufficient products to meet sales. Monitors plant operation and direct corrective actions when plant upsets or nonconforming product occur, seeking guidance, when necessary, from support staff and operations manager. Responsible for compliance with, safety, environmental quality, and HR policies that relate to plant operations, product quality, and managing direct reports. Drives continuous improvement in operating procedures and equipment operation to maximize efficiency and productivity. Maintains certain records of plant equipment, operating parameters, and operations. Communicates daily with maintenance, inspection, and production support groups to prioritize activities and guidance to meeting production targets.

This role is based at our facility in Tucson, AZ. The 2nd shift schedule is 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Perform daily shift changeover meetings for shift goal setting, driving safety and performing fit for duty checks
• Responsible for ensuring that direct reports are compliant with all Materion and site EHS, quality, and human resource policies and procedures thataffect plant operations
• Assign, supervise, and review work of hourly personnel for assigned work unit. Monitor daily direct report performance and provide guidance andfeedback as needed to improve performance
• Implement production plans according to approved schedules
• Review recordkeeping and measurement of process variables
• Review shop packs for accuracy and completion and verify earned hours are entered correctly on daily basis
• Complete a daily equipment status report and shift report to accurately reflect the activities of the shift
• Inspect and evaluate work in progress, identify any problem areas, and may direct remedial action with guidance from management
• Submit worker orders for maintenance related issues
• Report products that missed schedule to planning for reschedule and reasons
• Evaluate performances of new employees and makes appropriate recommendations
• Conduct performance evaluations of department employees
• Provide new employee orientation, area task and hazard training
• Support development of operator qualification program. Facilitate operator qualification and ensure proper training documented are completed on time
• Participate on safety teams, performing documented safety conversations, observing workers safety habits, investigating air sample excursions, near misses, incidents and/or accident investigations, and recognizing and reporting environmental discharges require awareness, education, and commonsense
• Perform duties assigned by the Operations Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; college diploma preferred
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing industry
• Minimum three years experience as a Shift Supervisor
• Self-motivated and takes the initiative in accomplishing goals and objectives with minimal supervision
• Must have a firm grasp of process fundamentals and be able to learn the peculiarities of the operation quickly
• Good technical and problem-solving skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to absorb, organize and recall detailed information
• Sets priorities, manages time effectively, and inspires others
• Can earn respect and promote good employee relations throughout the organization
• Credibility is critical; others within and outside the company will scrutinize behavior, values, integrity, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence others is crucial. Strong mentoring skillset is also important
• Computer skills are essential. Need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP

HP

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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