Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

About the role

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a team in producing ultra-precision optical components. The role involves overseeing production to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate labor and resources to maintain smooth workflow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production metrics and take corrective action as necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the production team to achieve performance goals.
• Conduct shift startups, daily huddles, and shift hand-offs, and provide safety/quality briefings.
• Hire and train new employees and support cross-training among team members.
• Provide performance feedback and participate in evaluations and disciplinary actions as required.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Investigate and resolve safety incidents, quality issues, and process deviations.
• Escalate issues related to staffing, materials, equipment, or quality in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and KPI tracking.
• Communicate production status, issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Participate in operational and cross-functional meetings as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred (Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment; prior supervisory or team-leader experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety standards.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills (ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, production reporting tools).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Accountability and integrity.
• Team leadership, ability to coach and develop others.
• Continuous improvement mindset, working knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work core hours 2:00pm – 10:30pm.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the US and authorization to access export-controlled information and source code.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience. For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.