Shift Supervisor-2nd Shift

MicroBest Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MicroBest Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a multi-cell fabrication team in Waterbury, CT. You will translate schedules into actionable plans, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and coach a diverse workforce.

You will champion lean initiatives, monitor KPIs, and partner with Quality and Maintenance to sustain improvements. A strong communicator with a hands-on, results-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing.
• 2+ years leading multi-cell teams.
• Experience reading blueprints and basic metrology.
• Lean/continuous improvement (5S, PDCA/8D, SMED) experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups and 1:1s.
• Enforce safety: PPE, housekeeping, safe operation, incident reporting.
• Translate production schedule into actionable cell/line plans; balance labor and capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement with kaizen, SMED, 5S; standardize work instructions.
• Provide clear shift handoffs and status updates to leadership.

Skills

People leadership

CNC knowledge

Reading blueprints

Lean / 5S

Communication skills

Multilingual teams

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ERP/MES systems

MS Office

Job description

Description

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily for our 2nd shift, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met while building a high-performing, engaged team. This leader drives standard work, coordinates resources across cells (e.g., CNC machining, grinding, inspection, secondary ops), and models a results-driven, people-first culture.

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups, Gemba walks, and regular 1:1s.
• Set clear performance expectations; give timely feedback, recognition, and corrective coaching.
• Build a reliable staffing plan: coordinate assignments, breaks, rotations, and cross-training to cover demand.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse workforce (including ESL team members).
• Upholds company policies and values.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Own daily safety: enforce PPE/housekeeping, safe machine operation, and incident/near-miss reporting.
• Ensure work is performed to spec: drawings, routings, and control plans; support in-process inspections.
• Partner with Quality to contain defects, complete 8D/5-Why investigations, and prevent recurrence.
• Support compliance with ISO/AS quality systems and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.

Production Execution

• Translate the production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line; balance labor and machine capacity.
• Monitor hour-by-hour performance and remove roadblocks to hit OEE, throughput, and on-time delivery targets.
• Escalate equipment downtime; coordinate with Maintenance for rapid response and preventive maintenance windows.
• Verify material availability and WIP flow; maintain accurate transactions and FIFO discipline.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive daily problem solving and kaizen: waste walks, SMED/setup reduction, visual management, 5S.
• Standardize best practices into work instructions; ensure training and certification are kept current.
• Use data (scrap, rework, cycle times, labor efficiency) to prioritize improvements and sustain results.

Systems & Communication

• Use ERP/MES to manage labor reporting, dispatch lists, inventory moves, and schedule attainment.
• Provide clear shift handoffs and concise status updates to leadership.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Safety: TRIR/near-miss participation, 5S audit scores
• Quality: First-pass yield, scrap/rework rates, customer rejects
• Delivery: Schedule attainment, on-time to promise, queue/backlog health
• Productivity: Labor efficiency, OEE/uptime, setup time reduction
• People: Turnover, attendance, training/cross-skill coverage, engagement indicators

Requirements

5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing; 2+ years leading teams in a multi-cell environment.

• Working knowledge of CNC machining and/or grinding; comfortable reading blueprints and using basic metrology.
• Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with lean/continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual mgmt, PDCA/8D, SMED).
• Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office; able to interpret schedules, routings, and quality data.
• Strong communication and coaching skills; able to lead a diverse, multilingual workforce.
• Proven track record of meeting SQDC targets while developing people.
• Nice to have: Aerospace/defense customer experience; ISO/AS system familiarity; bilingual English/Spanish or other language.

Education

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing floor environment with regular exposure to machine noise; frequent walking/standing; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Must wear required PPE and follow all safety rules.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, 2nd shift; occasional weekend coverage as needed.
• Competitive pay (salary supervisor, DOE) with bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.