Third Shift Production Supervisor

Trelleborg Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineered polymer solutions is seeking a Third Shift Production Supervisor for their Fort Wayne location. The ideal candidate will have a two-year degree or five years of manufacturing experience and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing production activities, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement metrics within the production environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or five+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Good leadership and organizational skills preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Mapping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and direct the production workforce.
• Develop systems to measure and drive Key Metrics.
• Promote a team work environment and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Clear and concise communication

Time Management

Effective work planning

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Two-year degree or five+ years of related manufacturing experience

Tools

CNC skills

DNC system

Job description

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Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Job Duties

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Direct the workforce in a quality conscious manner and assure timely scheduling of the work through the areas.
• Develop and maintain systems to measure and drive Key Metrics.
• Train and direct those employees who support this position.
• Direct the activities of shift production.
• Ensure proper start up and lock down of facility.
• Lead a team environment with high level of energy.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Develop and maintain common sense manufacturing practices in all areas.
• Perform activities as directed by Business Unit Managers.
• Support supervisors on others shifts and promote a team work environment
• Monitor and improve production rates throughout the operations providing feedback to Operations and Business Unit Manager.
• Participate in, and continuously improve, the facility’s certification programs (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS9100D, etc.) to achieve plant goals and objectives.
  
  

Responsibilities May Include

• Working with engineering or sales.
• Filling in for other supervisors.
• Supplier contact relative to equipment and tooling purchases.
• Develop and maintain work cells and SBU’s.
• Be familiar with critical environmental aspects for assigned areas of responsibility and respond accordingly based on the Aspects and Impacts Matrix, procedures and/or training.
  
  

Competencies

• Clear and concise communication including verbal, email, and professional office software, (e.g. Word, Power Point). (Business Strategy)
• Effective work planning to include:
• Manpower assignments (Effective Business Management)
• Material Scheduling (Effective Business Management)
• Time Management (Business Strategy)
• Proficient at setting and achieving established goals. (Focusing on Action and Outcomes)
  
  

Required Education And/or Experience

• Two year degree or five+ years of related manufacturing experience.
  
  

Preferred Education And/or Experience

• Good leadership and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Mechanical aptitude including CNC skills.
• Basic understanding of DNC system.
• Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Process Mapping, SMED, and 5S, Standard Work, Green Belt preferred.
• Basic understanding of employment law and Union correspondence.
  
  

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES/TOOLS UTILIZED

• Blending equipment in P.C.
• Core Mold lathes/core molding
• Ovens
• Scales
• CNC Mill
• Lathes
• Manual & Automatic Notcher
• Drill Presses
• Razor Cutters/Saws
• Air Vacs
  
  

Machine Shop

• Programming
• CNC Lathes
• DNC system
• SPC Power Way System
• Automatics
  
  

Tool Grinding

• Wire E.D.M.
• Personal computer
• Mainframe computer program
  
  

Application

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Last Application Date 6/29/2025

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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