Description:
Role Summary
The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily for our 2nd shift, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met while building a high-performing, engaged team. This leader drives standard work, coordinates resources across cells (e.g., CNC machining, grinding, inspection, secondary ops), and models a results-driven, people-first culture.
People Leadership & Culture
\tLead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups, Gemba walks, and regular 1:1s.
\tSet clear performance expectations; give timely feedback, recognition, and corrective coaching.
\tBuild a reliable staffing plan: coordinate assignments, breaks, rotations, and cross-training to cover demand.
\tFoster an inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse workforce (including ESL team members).
\tUpholds company policies and values.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
\tOwn daily safety: enforce PPE/housekeeping, safe machine operation, and incident
ear-miss reporting.
\tEnsure work is performed to spec: drawings, routings, and control plans; support in-process inspections.
\tPartner with Quality to contain defects, complete 8D/5-Why investigations, and prevent recurrence.
\tSupport compliance with ISO/AS quality systems and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
Production Execution
\tTranslate the production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line; balance labor and machine capacity.
\tMonitor hour-by-hour performance and remove roadblocks to hit OEE, throughput, and on-time delivery targets.
\tEscalate equipment downtime; coordinate with Maintenance for rapid response and preventive maintenance windows.
\tVerify material availability and WIP flow; maintain accurate transactions and FIFO discipline.
Continuous Improvement
\tDrive daily problem solving and kaizen: waste walks, SMED/setup reduction, visual management, 5S.
\tStandardize best practices into work instructions; ensure training and certification are kept current.
\tUse data (scrap, rework, cycle times, labor efficiency) to prioritize improvements and sustain results.
Systems & Communication
\tUse ERP/MES to manage labor reporting, dispatch lists, inventory moves, and schedule attainment.
\tProvide clear shift handoffs and concise status updates to leadership.
Success Metrics (KPIs)
\tSafety: TRIR
ear-miss participation, 5S audit scores
\tQuality: First-pass yield, scrap/rework rates, customer rejects
\tDelivery: Schedule attainment, on-time to promise, queue/backlog health
\tProductivity: Labor efficiency, OEE/uptime, setup time reduction
\tPeople: Turnover, attendance, training/cross-skill coverage, engagement indicators
Requirements:
5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing; 2+ years leading teams in a multi-cell environment.
\tWorking knowledge of CNC machining and/or grinding; comfortable reading blueprints and using basic metrology.
\tManufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience preferred.
\tDemonstrated experience with lean/continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual mgmt, PDCA/8D, SMED).
\tProficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office; able to interpret schedules, routings, and quality data.
\tStrong communication and coaching skills; able to lead a diverse, multilingual workforce.
\tProven track record of meeting SQDC targets while developing people.
\tNice to have: Aerospace/defense customer experience; ISO/AS system familiarity; bilingual English/Spanish or other language.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
\tManufacturing floor environment with regular exposure to machine noise; frequent walking/standing; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
\tMust wear required PPE and follow all safety rules.
Schedule & Compensation
\tFull-time, 2nd shift; occasional weekend coverage as needed.
\tCompetitive pay (salary supervisor, DOE) with bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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- Position Id: 075c164e21f2-30632-41266697
- Posted 2 days ago
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