Supervisor, Manufacturing

Dover Corporation; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing to oversee employees and processes crucial for meeting customer needs. This role focuses on operational management, ensuring quality and safety, and coordinating training and production shifts.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and knowledge of ERP systems. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience as a line leader or supervisor in manufacturing and/or quality.
• Experience in handling production climates with varying skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of employees' work and ensure safety.
• Manage production shifts and coordinate manufacturing needs.
• Assure training and support continual improvement procedures.

Skills

Operational management

Quality assurance

Lean Manufacturing

6 Sigma training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business-related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Supervisor, Manufacturing

Location: Smithfield, NC, US

Overall Scope: The Supervisor, Manufacturing supervises and coordinates employees and processes to meet internal and external customer needs. Provides visual management tools and supports continual improvement measures. Effectively manages and supports operational activities in accordance with company policy and procedure. Assures that the appropriate materials, tooling, visual management tools, equipment, and supervision are provided to the work areas.

Mission Statement: Revolutionizing fueling operations globally by optimizing safety, efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability through innovative fuel handling and information management solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Safety
• Quality assurance
• Associate Training
• Product Assembly

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the quality of employees’ work and provide assistance to ensure product quality and employee safety.
• Assure proper management of all production shifts and employees.
• Coordinate manufacturing needs with other departments and support them in attaining the company’s mission of customer satisfaction.
• Assure proper monitoring and compliance of employees to OPW policies.
• Assure the training needed is provided to employees.
• Provide visual management tools and increase visual management in shop.
• Improve inventory management by completing parts in the system promptly, working with the material handler to sustain accuracy of the Gate area, checking BOMs for any discrepancies, improving Complete locations and backflush locations in the system, and counting parts to check the system as needed.
• Support and supply continual improvement procedures to improve the efficiency of the area.
• Work to improve 5S in the factory.
• Other activities as needed.

Experience / Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience as a line leader or supervisor in manufacturing and/or quality in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of ERP and support systems as it relates to accountabilities.
• Experience in dealing with various skill sets within a production climate, including assemblers, machinists, maintenance, material handlers, and team/group leaders.
• A proven track record within key functional areas with measurements of on-time production, order completion, machine/equipment maintenance, material flow, supply chain, and production efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business‑related field. Relative experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma training are preferred.
• Must be able to use required PPE.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in weather extremes.
• Must be able to stand/walk throughout the shift.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.
• Must be able to work overtime based on business needs.

Benefits: 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&DD 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 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 based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.