Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a 3rd-shift Production Supervisor to manage hourly assembly personnel and ensure products ship on schedule. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while resolving production issues and coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering and Planning.

You will lead by example, coach team members, and maintain a clean, organized workplace. Experience in wire and cable manufacturing, strong communication, and proficiency with ERP systems are

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Wire and Cable experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to priorities.
• Interact well and coach team members.
• Lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly production personnel
• Oversee department operations to maximize capacity and efficiency
• Control processes for operations including safety and quality
• Promote and enforce safety policies to reduce injuries
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and educate team members
• Ensure product is built to scheduled ship dates
• Review unfavorable variances and drive improvements with Manufacturing Engineering
• Evaluate each stage of manufacturing for maximum efficiency
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in training hourly operators
• Maintain good relations with the union per collective bargaining agreement
• Resolve personnel problems by data analysis and investigation
• Discipline and coach employees not meeting expectations
• Evaluate staffing levels and labor requirements
• Provide scheduling information to Planning and Customer Service
• Make recommendations for new equipment or process changes
• Monitor and drive production floor to schedule via ERP/Pull
• Resolve material shortages with Purchasing/Planning
• Drive continuous improvement with visual management and 5S

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Reading drawings

Production knowledge

MS Office

Wire and Cable experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FLSA: Salaried Non-Exempt

Summary

The 3rdShift Production Supervisor manages the day-to-day production activities of the hourly assembly employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity. The supervisor is responsible to identify and resolve production-related problems by working closely with the direct labor workforce and support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage hourly production personnel
• Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency
• Controlling processes for various operations (including safety & quality)
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices
• Ensure product is built to scheduled customer ship dates
• Review unfavorable work order variance and work with Manufacturing Engineering to drive improvement
• Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators
• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as requiredDiscipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations
• Evaluate labor requirements and work with management to assure proper staffing levels
• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service
• Make recommendations for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
• Monitor and drive the production floor to execute to schedule requirements through ERP schedules or established Pull System
• Resolve material shortages by working with Purchasing and Planning
• Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Wire and Cable experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Interact well and coach team members
• Lead by example
• Knowledge of production processes and equipment
• Highly organized
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.