Supervisor, Production

Leviton; Morganton (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to coordinate resources and oversee scheduled production. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting budget targets and delivery commitments.

Responsibilities include leading a team, implementing process improvements, and maintaining equipment in a high-volume environment. Strong English communication and hands-on leadership are essential for success at Leviton.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership and supervisory ability in a manufacturing setting.
• Requires ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and safety.
• Experience with process improvement and lean concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates the department within budgets for volume, scrap and labor.
• Investigates problems, recommends corrective actions and implements changes.
• Maintains equipment and preventive maintenance programs to ensure uptime.
• Develops daily production metrics and analyzes gaps to remove obstacles.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team education

Independent judgment

Process improvement

Manufacturing equipment

Lean concepts

MS Office

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Responsible for coordinating resources and supervising the manufacturing of scheduled production. Responsibilities include ensuring that scheduled production requirements are met within set budget requirements in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates the department in a manner that supports established budgets for volume, scrap and labor
• Investigates system and process related problems, recommends and implements corrective actions
• Determines parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedule required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition
• Develops and maintains daily metrics of production goals vs. achievements. Analyzes shortfalls and document the causes. Takes immediate steps to remove obstacles to meeting production goals
• Implements and supervises adherence to all company policies, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, training, preventive maintenance, Quality and the employee handbook
• Performs supervisory duties including, but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, evaluating and rewarding performance
• Performs audits on Preventive Maintenance (PM), in-process checks, changeover log, line organization (5S), line scrap and production boards
• Drives process improvement, sees that all projects have accountability, and that promise dates are met
• Assists with root cause analyses and 8D where applicable
• Oversees established bill of material and WIP inventory
• In coordination with other departments, develops and maintains procedures and instructions in an ISO 9001 environment and ensures that each production employee is abiding by the procedures in place
• Provides leadership which models an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, meeting commitments and attainment of Leviton’s mission and goals
• Establishes and maintains regular and open communication with staff
• Develops employees by regularly providing constructive feedback, coaching as necessary and providing professional development opportunities to ensure productivity, responsibility, performance and job satisfaction
• Practices a participative management style that advocates teamwork
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate leadership, provide tactical supervision, and effectively delegate prioritized work assignments to subordinate staff
• Ability to attend to details, multi-task, and handle multiple priorities without undue stress or errors
• Ability to educate team members on procedures and requirements
• Self-motivated and capable of completing tasks independently or with proper discretion
• Ability to exercise independent judgement with limited instruction and/or guidance
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and work with management to initiate plans
• Working knowledge of mechanical, automated and work cell manufacturing equipment and processes
• Working knowledge of Lean and ergonomic concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a basic level
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two-year associate degree, preferred
• Minimum of five years manufacturing experience
• Minimum two years supervisory experience

Travel

• Up to 10% may be required

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensurethe legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.