Production Supervisor (Weekend Day Shift)

About the role

The Production Supervisor will plan, direct, coordinate, and lead day-to-day functions for the team to deploy resources in alignment with company goals and objectives. This position works cross-functionally with other departments—including quality, materials, packaging & shipping, engineering, and human resources—to ensure daily manufacturing needs are met. This is an onsite role and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Helps manufacturing staff achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results
• Overcomes complex problems immediately to meet customer scheduling needs, then assists in determining root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Enforces company policies and guidelines
• Recruits, hires, and trains employees
• Assists workers by offering personal growth opportunities
• Implements cost-saving strategies and techniques
• Ensures production plans are completed on time
• Contacts appropriate sources for repair issues
• Counsels employees on optimizing output or workflow
• Resolves issues and disputes between manufacturing employees
• Creates and maintains professional schedules
• Communicates with and assists other manufacturing departments as needed
• Evaluates the condition of production equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for all workers
• Compiles and analyzes production records

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Business Management or Engineering (preferred)
• 3+ years of previous supervisory experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required; advanced Excel experience preferred
• Experience working in a CNC Machining Environment (required)
• Understanding of CNC machine controls and instrumentation

Skills

• Excellent coaching and communication skills
• Ability to track expenses and compile budget reports
• Broad knowledge of production planning processes
• Strategic planning skills
• Able to deal with complex issues in a fast-paced setting

Working Conditions

• Works in a machine shop environment
• May continuously walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs
• Noise level is usually low to moderate
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed
• Must adhere to company safety policies

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by ITAR regulations to conform to U.S. Government space technology export requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Dental, vision, and medical insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with matching funds
• Profit sharing eligibility
• Educational aid program availability