2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise a make‑to‑order, precision component manufacturing site that includes CNC and manual machining.
• Ensure team members prioritize safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead the 2nd‑shift workforce (approximately 26 employees) and facilitate shift and safety meetings.
• Enforce safety protocols and compliance with OSHA and company‑specific regulations.
• Conduct accident investigations and complete required accident reports.
• Serve as the point of contact for emergency response on the 2nd shift.
• Organize and assign work to maximize skills, labor‑hours, and equipment utilization while meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Maintain and update downtime/OEE tracking systems.
• Collaborate closely with plant leadership to achieve production goals.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress to ensure quality standards; assist with resolution of CARs and NCMRs as needed.
• Support overall ISO procedures and the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Coach, train, motivate, and mentor employees.
• Participate in new employee selection, hiring, and performance assessments for hourly team members.
• Understand cell, value‑stream, and plant metrics; identify gaps and implement corrective actions using problem‑solving tools to drive operational excellence.
• Oversee continuous‑improvement activities on the 2nd shift, including 5S, “just‑do‑it,” and Kaizen events.
• Utilize and maintain value‑stream boards to communicate daily business status.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory production experience, preferably in a high‑mix manufacturing and machining environment; CNC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to motivate teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience training machinists on technical and Lean aspects.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Strong leadership and managerial capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and ERP/systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: Compression and/or injection molding experience.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing training and/or certification.

Schedule

2nd‑shift hours: 3:00 pm – 12:00 am.