Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Asheville, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to oversee operations in their manufacturing plant. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills to ensure safety and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and be adept at problem-solving and team development. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the CMC plant.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance on the production line.
• Analyze data to identify production issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

The Production Supervisor - 3rd shift will oversee daily operations within the CMC plant, ensuring reliability and consistency on the production line. This role requires strong leadership skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork while meeting all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC) and performance goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate tactical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to coach and develop team members. The 3rd shift hours are 10:45P - 7:00 A, Monday - Friday

**Job Description**

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees in a safety-first culture, addressing safety concerns and accident investigations.

+ Ensure alignment with the production plan and communicate priorities, project status, and metrics to the team.

+ Lead small-scope events within shifts, address Daily Management (DM) board issues, and coach tactical execution for Daily Management.

+ Build peer relationships and collaborate cross-functionally on smaller-scale projects to improve metrics, safety, shop efficiency, and delivery.

+ Analyze data to identify issues or areas for improvement and implement solutions under guidance or in a team setting.

+ Motivate the hourly workforce by setting clear expectations for production output, EHS compliance, and quality workmanship.

+ Investigate and own improvement efforts to address production constraints and drive operational efficiency.

+ Encourage an environment of continuous improvement and team member development, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

+ Ensure fair and consistent application of company and departmental policies and practices.

+ Demonstrate examples of process improvement and change management to drive operational excellence.

+ Utilize in-depth understanding and hands-on experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems to support production and reporting needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience)

+ Minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory experience.

Desired Characteristics:

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Proven interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience directly leading people.

+ Analytical mindset with a track record of solving problems and challenging existing processes.

+ Ability to work autonomously while navigating personnel interactions and crucial conversations.

+ Experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma fundamentals.

+ Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn, collaborative.

+ Transparency: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

+ Focus: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

+ Leadership: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

+ Motivator: ability to influence others and lead small teams, passion for developing team members

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.