Weekend Production Lead: Build Teams & Improve Quality

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a shift supervisor to schedule direct labor, train employees, and ensure adherence to manufacturing processes. You will lead a high-performing team, manage staffing levels, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and product quality.

This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver on-time, quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years in manufacturing, including personnel management.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain blueprints and drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule direct labor on daily activities to meet production and quality standards.
• Train employees and complete training records.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing process documentation and SOPs.
• Maintain schedule adherence and appropriate staffing levels.
• Lead a high-performing team: hiring, directing work, evaluating performance, and disciplining when needed.
• Maintain quality standards on all products produced on shift.
• Distribute supplies, manage inventory, and initiate reorders as needed.
• Advise operations on process improvements, production issues, safety, and maintenance items.
• Uphold safety policies, PPE use, housekeeping, and incident reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Scheduling

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Blueprint interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Office software

Business control software

Job description

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a shift supervisor to schedule direct labor, train employees, and ensure adherence to manufacturing processes. You will lead a high-performing team, manage staffing levels, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and product quality.

This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver on-time, quality products in a fast-paced environment.