Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

About Us

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life through the development and production of advanced materials. We specialize in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance, tackling complex challenges across diverse industries.

Our products help shape a better future—from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximizing the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We generate power for billions, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve industrial pump efficiency, and protect lives on land and in the air.

Key figures: £1,100.7m revenue (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, listed on the London Stock Exchange as a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through active observation, coaching, enforcement of safety policies, and communication of hazards.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure adherence to schedules, quality standards, and operational requirements.
• Manage issues related to incoming materials through coordination with Quality Assurance and the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Coordinate staffing levels and labor allocation to meet production demands and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Customer Service, Maintenance, Quality, and other support functions to address operational needs and changes.
• Partner with other production leaders to share resources and support overall plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems by verifying completion of required process, equipment, and product inspections.
• Drive a culture of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead employee cross-training initiatives to develop a flexible and capable workforce.
• Conduct employee coaching, performance management, corrective action, and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies.
• Manage labor, supplies, and departmental resources within established budget guidelines.
• Maintain accurate production records, staffing documentation, overtime records, labor balancing reports, and other required administrative records.
• Arrange coverage for employee absences and unexpected staffing challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or
• Equivalent advanced manufacturing training; or
• Equivalent combination of manufacturing leadership experience and education.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Effective time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with employees, peers, leadership, customers, and external contacts.
• Experience using manufacturing systems and standard business software to complete daily activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Individual must be a: Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15.