Manufacturing Supervisor

McGard LLC

3rd Shift; Sunday - Thursday, 10:30PM - 7:00AM

Salaried, $70,000 - $105,000 DOE

McGard, LLC is a manufacturing company located in Orchard Park, NY seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will oversee day-to-day operations on the production floor, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that quality, safety, and efficiency standards are consistently met. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about leadership, process optimization, and team development, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT MCGARD:

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working schedule including "9-80's" and flex time.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides direct supervision and leadership to shift operations through the planning, organization and direction of resources, including labor and materials, in order to directly impact plant operating metrics.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain the smooth and timely flow of plant production ensuring quality product is delivered to the next operation and customer.
• Coach, develop, and support hourly associates.
• Maintain positive and constructive reinforcement and review of individual work records, safety, workmanship, attendance, and production. Assist Lead people to instill a "continuous improvement" philosophy throughout the departments, whereby each successive run becomes more productive and less costly, and each setup becomes faster.
• Must be familiar with manufacturing & assembly operations & be able to help solve problems.
• Work directly with employees on day-to-day problems. Reassign personnel as needed.
• Motivate employees through use of good communication skills.
• Meet with Production Manager and all other Supervisors to communicate needs and concerns from other shifts to ensure attendance, adequate man and machine hours to satisfy needs.
• Respond and investigate manufacturing defects and appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor production rates and assist employees when problems arise.
• Assure all operations have received adequate training and understand duties
• Interact with Tool Room and Maintenance on emergency issues and reassign when needed.
• Plant Emergency Coordinator for shift
• Coordinate improvements in set up and cycle times.
• Submit annual performance reviews for your area of responsibility for review with Production Manager.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provision and Company policies.
• Authorize verbal warnings with notification to Production Manager and authorize further disciplinary action with immediate notification to Production Manager.
• Review and verify hours on time and attendance system. Authorize vacation and personal days.
• Must be able to open or close building and alarms.

EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree with minimum 3 years' work experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership role preferred
• Experience in operating, programming, and managing CNC equipment preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation. The noise level is usually moderate.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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