Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to drive safety, quality, and lean improvements in the production area. The role offers relocation benefits and a salary range of $71,000–$105,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with leadership experience or a long-term high school diploma pathway, plus 3+ years in manufacturing. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree-based entry requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of manufacturing/ops and 1 year of leadership, or a high school diploma with 15+ years and 2 years of leadership.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Relocation to within 50 miles of Nacogdoches, TX, or active-duty military status qualifies.
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Green Belt certification and experience with lean practices.
• Experience leading cost-saving initiatives within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive Zero Incident Safety Culture and align with quality priorities.
• Manage department operations and prioritize production requirements.
• Lead shift activity and coordinate with other supervisors to meet goals.
• Foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing within the department.
• Review daily production reports and assign priorities to direct/indirect labor.
• Maintain equipment and safety compliance; coordinate maintenance orders.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Overview

Eaton’s Electrical Division is currently seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to join our team in Nacogdoches, TX. Relocation benefits are offered for this position. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000–$105,000 per year. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Drive Zero Incident Safety Culture
• Align Eaton Quality System priorities to department requirements
• Manage department operations and prioritize production requirements
• Facilitate shift activity among other department supervisors
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and contribute toward becoming a lean organization
• Initiate and coordinate assistance from support departments as needed
• Ensure standardized work processes are followed, countermeasures are implemented, and the area complies with safety requirements
• Review daily in‑process inventory reports to determine and assign priorities
• Assign daily work schedules for direct and indirect labor to meet business goals
• Monitor and coach performance regarding safety, quality, and productivity
• Monitor machinery, equipment, and facility; initiate maintenance work orders to ensure efficient, effective, and safe working conditions
• Coordinate and maintain associate clerical files for attendance, overtime, vacation, training, and time‑off requests
• Manage department expense budgets
• Conduct daily tier meetings to discuss communications, department and plant concerns, and policy interpretation
• Provide training resources within the department
• Lead a cross‑functional team to improve processes and meet plant objectives

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of manufacturing/operations experience and 1 year of leadership experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 15 years of manufacturing/operations experience and 2 years of leadership experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation benefits are available. Candidates must be willing to relocate to within 50 miles of Nacogdoches, TX, or be an active duty military service member exempt from the geographic limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of problem‑solving tools and lean manufacturing practices (e.g., 5 Why’s, Fishbone diagrams, Brainstorming, Value Stream maps, 8D, A3, 5S+).
• Experience in large manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma or Green Belt certification.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience leading cost savings initiatives or continuous improvement efforts within cross‑functional teams.

Position Criteria

• Physical requirements: Must be able to stand, bend, twist, stoop, climb, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to interpret policies and other plant communication.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and multiple paid and unpaid time‑off options. Eligibility for specific benefits depends on geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. For more detail, please consult the Eaton Benefits Overview.