Weekend Shift Assembly Shift Supervisor

Positronic Industries, Inc. in; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Positronic Industries, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Weekend Shift Assembly Shift Supervisor (Finance) to lead the assembly team on weekends, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety procedures are followed.

You will coordinate scheduling, monitor workflow, analyze labor data, and coach staff to improve performance while upholding company standards. The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-demand environment with exposure to manufacturing processes and regulatory

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3 years in manufacturing or assembly, incl. 2 years in lead/supervisory role.
• Reading/interpretation: Read work instructions, blueprints or assembly drawings, and production schedules.
• Computer: Basic skills in email, Microsoft Excel and Word; able to use ERP/MRP systems.
• Safety: Knowledge of workplace safety practices and enforcing safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members and track quality and production goals.
• Coordinate scheduling and monitor workflow efficiency.
• Analyze labor and production data for improvements.
• Inspect finished products and adjust operations accordingly.
• Coach, train, and evaluate team performance.
• Uphold Positronic's standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards and report them to management/safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with EHS to meet regulatory requirements (OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, Amphenol sustainability).
• Work with Quality to ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Weekend Shift Assembly Shift Supervisor (Finance)

Summary

Leads and coordinates shift-level assembly team performance, ensuring targets are met for production, quality, and safety through hands-on support and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead team members and track quality and production goals.
• Coordinate scheduling and monitor workflow efficiency.
• Analyze labor and production data for improvements.
• Inspect finished products and adjust operations accordingly.
• Coach, train, and evaluate team performance.
• Uphold Positronic's standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience High school diploma or GED. 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, including at least 2 years in a lead, team lead, or supervisory role directing the work of others. Able to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints or assembly drawings, and production schedules. Basic computer skills: email, Microsoft Excel and Word, and entering or pulling data from an ERP/MRP system. Knowledge of workplace safety practices and the ability to enforce safety rules on the floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, industrial technology, manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a tight-tolerance, high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement tools; Green Belt or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience scheduling labor, tracking productivity and efficiency metrics, and leading root-cause and corrective-action work.
• Experience with Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP system.

Physical

• Frequent walking with periods of sitting and standing.
• Occasional ladder climbing and stooping.
• Uses arms/hands frequently to assist with machinery.
• Occasionally lifts 0-30 lbs; rarely up to 50 lbs.
• PPE includes safety glasses at all times; gloves as required.

Shift

Weekend Shift (Saturday - Monday 7:00am - 7:30pm)

Working Conditions

Work is performed in production zone with frequent exposure to loud machines and nitrogen-based chemicals.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Knowledge of business and people management in a production environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment and assembly line workflow.
• Familiarity with scheduling, reporting, and production cost control.

Skills

• Supervisory skills to motivate and evaluate shift team performance.
• Skilled in interpreting schedules and production metrics.
• Coordination and planning for workforce and equipment layout.
• Able to resolve conflicts and train staff in standard procedures.
• Excellent time management and decision-making under pressure.

Abilities

• Leadership and coordination of multiple employees and functions.
• Ability to clearly identify quality or safety issues and take action.
• Visual acuity and color recognition for inspecting parts.
• Oral expression and listening for coaching and feedback sessions.
• Time sharing and adaptability for shift-wide planning and response.