Measurements Section Supervisor

Role Purpose

The Measurements Section Supervisor leads the plant measurements team to ensure accurate, capable, and production-ready measurement systems that support safety, quality, cost, capacity, and new technology deployment in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and supervision to measurement engineers and technicians.
• Ensure plant-wide measurement systems are accurate, repeatable, and production capable.
• Prioritize measurement support activities to maximize manufacturing performance and minimize cost.
• Champion safety initiatives and promote team engagement in plant safety programs.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain measurement systems and procedures.
• Partner with Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to reduce measurement-related variability.
• Lead and support troubleshooting of complex measurement system issues.
• Sponsor or lead projects focused on measurement capability, cost reduction, quality, and new technology deployment.
• Establishes priorities, processes, and performance expectations for resolving system issues and maintaining data integrity.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members and support career planning.

Work Schedule

Salaried position. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with 40+ hours per week. Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two (2) or more years of technical, project, or people leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of measurement systems, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in database concepts, data systems, and interconnected business applications.
• Ability to make sound, data-driven technical decisions.
• Experience troubleshooting within a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Previous supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Six Sigma / DMAIC Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
• Project management experience related to process, equipment, or measurement improvements.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, ODBC, Syteline, etq, JMP.
• Familiarity with optical systems and measurement principles.
• Familiarity with change management systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Able to work effectively across functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.

Pay Range

The range for this position is $125,734.00 - $172,884.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.