Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift - Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Winsted is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee shop floor personnel, ensuring quality and productivity. The role requires effective team management, training, and collaboration with engineering to enhance operational effectiveness. Candidates should have supervisory experience, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace environments, and a high school diploma.

Benefits

5% Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment needed.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises team, conducts performance appraisals, manages staffing.
• Directs training, reviews production reports, resolves operational issues.
• Implements EHS principles and supports continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem solving

Decision-making skills

Understanding of certified operator programs

Knowledge of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $95,000~$115,000 / Annually

Additional Compensation: 5% Bonus

This is a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor position responsible for supervising shop floor personnel to meet business objectives. The role involves promoting and implementing quality, productivity, and ABS initiatives.

Essential Functions

1. Supervises an effective team, including planning and holding meetings, conducting performance appraisals, managing staffing levels, assisting with career development, approving time and attendance, and prioritizing work assignments.
2. Provides effective feedback to employees and maintains documentation for disciplinary actions.
3. Directs training to ensure understanding of EHS rules, improves work performance, and communicates company policies and procedures.
4. Reviews production reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.
5. Collaborates with engineering to improve operational effectiveness and supports continuous improvement activities.
6. Oversees EH&S functions and implements ABS principles, including housekeeping, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
7. Follows policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and performs other duties as assigned.
8. Interacts with employees and departments to manage product flow and enforces compliance with policies, regulations, and initiatives.
9. Responds to emergencies, troubleshoots production problems, investigates issues, and recommends corrective actions.
10. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies, and develops methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
11. Works with management and engineering to resolve maintenance issues and improve machinery and equipment conditions.
12. Supports employee certification requirements and records manufacturing data.
13. Identifies cross-training needs and supports employee development.
14. Ensures work instructions and quality procedures are accessible and followed.
15. Maintains compliance with corporate and plant protocols including EHS, SOX, Ethics, ABS, ASAT, ISO, and export controls.
16. Reviews inventory levels and achieves EHS metrics annually.
17. Participates in and promotes EHS programs and policies.
18. Performs other duties to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Skills and Abilities:

• High expectancy with peers and subordinates
• Effective communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Understanding of certified operator programs
• Knowledge of computer applications

Experience:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred