Production Supervisor C&W

K&L Microwave LLC; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dover is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to coordinate production with multiple departments, ensuring plans are met and resources are optimized. You will work with scheduling, procurement, engineering, quality and sales to drive on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and experience with lean manufacturing. You will oversee staffing, safety training, and process improvements within a structured manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in a supervisory position within a manufacturing environment, including lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing activities with all functions to optimize production and utilization of resources.
• Meet production plans by coordinating with Master Scheduler, Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales.
• Establish priorities, schedules, shifts and staffing; monitor progress and revise as needed.
• Maintain manufacturing and quality standards to meet cost, quality and delivery commitments.
• Provide guidance on manufacturing process plans, personnel, material, subcontract, facility, tooling and equipment needs.
• Maintain staff by planning, coaching, counseling, monitoring and development.
• Ensure employee safety through observations, inspections and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Financial knowledge

Education

Associate degree in business administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Coordinates the manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Ensures production plans are met by coordinating requirements with the Master Scheduler, Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales. Completes production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities, shifts and employees; monitoring progress; revising schedules and resolving problems. Maintains production and quality standards ensuring all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Provides guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs. Maintains manufacturing staff by planning, coaching, counseling, monitoring, and developing individuals. Ensures employee safety by performing employee observations, routine inspections, and employee training and retraining.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Must posses an Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 5–10 years of experience in a supervisory position within a manufacturing environment, including lean manufacturing concepts. Strong leadership and organizational skills, general financial knowledge and experience, legislative safety requirements, and computer skills are required. Must be able to communicate effectively and present information to employees and management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, carrying light items or similar activities. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Pay Range:

USD 75000 - 90000 Annually. This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions;
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance;
• Wellness Programs;
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability;
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance;
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance;
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance;
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance;
• Commuter Benefits;
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence;
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance;
• Business Travel Services;
• Employee Discounts;
• And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services.

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We Are Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.