Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift Fri, Sat, Sun 5am -5:30pm

American Air Filter International; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter International in Smithfield, NC seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee the filter production area, ensuring safe, cost‑effective assembly and on‑time schedules while controlling quality and costs.

You will lead department staff, schedule overtime, enforce safety policies, and work with quality and maintenance to meet production goals. The role requires blueprints reading, tape measure, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year in a leadership role; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of filter/assembly procedures required.
• Ability to direct daily department operations and manage costs.
• Ability to track production numbers and complete reports.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/64 inch.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the filter production area.
• Schedule production and ensure goals are met.
• Follow regulatory guidelines and standards for NQA-1 compliance.
• Develop improvements to the production process.
• Provide feedback on production goal attainment.
• Schedule overtime for staff.
• Enforce safety and disciplinary policies.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Math/production data

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Purpose of Position

This position contributes to the achievement of company and plant objectives by overseeing efficient, cost-effective assembly of filters. The supervisor directs the activities of department personnel to complete production schedules safely and on a timely basis, while controlling costs, efficiency, quality, and equipment. This person also carries out these functions within company rules and procedures.

Principal Duties

• Supervise the daily operations of the filter production area.
• Schedule filter production and make sure production goals are met.
• Follow all regulatory guidelines and industry standards to ensure compliance with NQA-1.
• Work to develop improvements to the production process.
• Provide feedback to employees as to whether production goals are met.
• Schedule employees for overtime.
• Enforce company disciplinary and safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Decisions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing/production lines and equipment are in good operating order.
• Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing operators are working to procedure.
• Responsible for determining and coordinating manufacturing operations to meet production schedules.
• May make decisions and/or recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, terminations, overtime, and work schedules.
• May work in conjunction with quality control department to determine cause of any non-conformance issues and make recommendations for production changes as necessary.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires a minimum of one year of experience in a leadership role; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of filter and/or assembly procedures required.
• Management skills required to direct the daily operations of the department.
• Must have mathematical skills needed to track production numbers and complete daily production paperwork and reports.
• Requires the ability to read blueprints and interpret product drawings.
• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/64 of an inch.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees, management, support staff and vendors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• May be required to lift up to approximately 40 pounds.
• May sit at a desk for extended periods to complete paperwork.
• Must be able communicate on the telephone for lengthy periods.
• Must be able to operate a computer and keyboard with accuracy and efficiency.
• Must be able to travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions, including climbing and descending stairs.

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability, or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.