Manufacturing Supervisor - Weekend Shift

About the role

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor - Weekend Shift to lead and coordinate production operations within our manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, leadership, coaching, training, and performance feedback to production employees.
• Schedule and coordinate labor resources to meet production requirements and operational goals.
• Review work orders and ensure production activities are completed according to specifications and quality standards.
• Track production progress and monitor completion of required work orders.
• Ensure daily production goals are achieved through effective management of personnel, equipment, inventory, and workflow.
• Address employee issues as they arise and communicate necessary actions to leadership.
• Support production equipment reliability by coordinating minor repairs and working with Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering to reduce equipment downtime.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Promote and support Reliable Production System principles and lean manufacturing strategies.
• Perform layered process audits and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Develop, follow, and enforce standard leader work practices.
• Train employees on Jidoka process quality concepts and standardized work practices.
• Partner with peer supervisors to improve safety, quality, customer service, and productivity through standardization, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by supporting the Company's 5S program, conducting audits, and training employees on 5S standards.
• Complete and maintain production documentation including production logs, TPM checklists, setup records, and quality check sheets.
• Lead corrective action and problem-solving activities utilizing 8D team-based methodologies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning, and Human Resources to support operational objectives.
• Drive inventory accuracy through employee training and adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Support compliance with industry standards, agency requirements, and certification programs.
• Interview, hire, develop, and retain employees while supporting company hiring and development processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations, merit reviews, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure departmental goals related to safety, quality, customer service, and productivity are achieved and sustained.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• An associate degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in machining, automation, or manual assembly environments.
• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, blueprints, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and identify effective resolutions to equipment-related issues.
• Familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems and drives.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, 5S, and standard work principles.
• Experience interviewing, training, developing talent, and building future leaders.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated and results-driven approach to leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage and develop teams of 20-40+ employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing systems, TWI programs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence initiatives.

Competencies

• Leadership and team development.
• Employee engagement and servant leadership.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaboration and delegation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Quality and process discipline.
• Customer service orientation.
• Organizational and time management skills.