Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Times-Microwave-Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA and FSA eligible

Disability & life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a 3rd shift Production Supervisor to lead hourly assembly teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time customer deliveries. You will optimize labor utilization, monitor ERP schedules, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Planning to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement using 5S, visual management, and lean techniques.

The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years in manufacturing, strong communication and coaching skills,

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with wire and cable preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly production personnel and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee department to maximize capacity and efficiency.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to reduce injuries.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment; coach team members.
• Ensure schedules align with customer ship dates; resolve variances.
• Drive continuous improvement using visual management, 5S and lean methods.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Excellent computer skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Team leadership / coaching

Able to multi-task in fast-paced env.

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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 required
• Discipline 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.