Manufacturing Supervisor

The Second Shift Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations during the second shift, including both assembly and machining departments. This position ensures that personnel, equipment, and processes perform to standard across all production areas to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role requires strong proficiency in machining operations—including setup, troubleshooting, and problem-solving—and working knowledge of assembly and finishing processes. The Supervisor is expected to act as the first line of defense for production, inspection, and equipment issues during the shift, maintaining clear communication with day-shift management and support functions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional integrity, technical competence, and accountability, fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement across the second shift.

• Provide visible, hands-on leadership across all second-shift manufacturing areas, including machining, assembly, kitting, and inspection.
• Oversee shift startup and shutdown processes, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts and accurate handoffs.
• Lead daily stand-up meetings to communicate safety alerts, production goals, and staffing assignments.
• Monitor production schedules, work orders, and performance metrics to ensure on-time completion of customer requirements.
• Balance crew assignments to align with real-time production demand and machine utilization.
• Train and cross-train operators and assemblers to ensure workforce flexibility and skill development.
• Serve as the first line of support for machining problems, including tooling issues, offsets, machine alarms, and process deviations.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve inspection issues, nonconformances, and rework containment.
• Support assembly operations by assisting with work sequencing, fixture usage, and standard work adherence.
• Maintain traveler accuracy, ERP transaction integrity, and traceability documentation throughout production.
• Enforce quality and workmanship standards consistent with ISO/AS9100 and internal quality procedures.
• Promote and model a culture of safety and housekeeping; conduct walk-throughs to correct unsafe conditions and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, or staffing issues promptly to maintain throughput.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including kaizen events and 5S initiatives, to drive productivity and reduce waste.
• Communicate shift performance, downtime events, and quality issues to day-shift management through reports and debriefs.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and recognition to build engagement, accountability, and professionalism among second-shift employees.
• Uphold company values and lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and respect.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or assembly required; aerospace or tooling background preferred
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing environment required
• Experience working with ERP systems and other production planning tools required
• Hands-on proficiency with CNC and manual machining operations, including setup, tool selection, and troubleshooting strongly preferred

Education:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or related field or commensurate technical experience required
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other applicable coursework courses are preferred

Skills:

• Exhibits a professional leadership approach with an uncompromising commitment to integrity, action, and accountability required
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with colleagues and all levels of management required
• Strong understanding of machining operations, CNC controls, trouble shooting, and setups with working knowledge of assembly and maintenance required
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, and use of precision inspection equipment required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (or equivalent) required
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, CAD drawings, and other technical documentation required
• Experience developing and maintaining work instructions, job training materials, standard work, and job standards required
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause and corrective action required

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EOE, including disability/vets