Weekend Production Supervisor

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is seeking a Weekend Production Supervisor to work a new shift Friday‑Sunday, 6 am‑6 pm. The role is fully accountable for the performance of an assigned production area, covering Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and requires driving a culture of engagement, accountability, and self‑motivation to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of proactive issue identification and escalation through tier accountability.
• Direct day‑to‑day production activities, including manpower allocation, job assignments, schedule execution, and workload balancing to meet customer demand.
• Manage and coordinate multiple production lines simultaneously (e.g., PD5, PD6, Magnum, Cassettes, CNC), ensuring balanced resources and efficient flow.
• Prioritize production based on changing customer demand and operational constraints (material, manpower, equipment).
• Utilize Tier meeting processes to track key operational metrics, drive performance, and escalate issues effectively.
• Lead and/or champion EBS Pull (needle mover) initiatives and key business projects to achieve plant objectives.
• Support deployment of EBS functional initiatives such as CIF, EQMS, ELSS (Lean), and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead structured problem‑solving activities using tools such as RCA, 5‑Why, A3, and DMAIC to eliminate recurring issues.
• Ensure all chronic issues have clear ownership, root cause identified, and sustainable countermeasures implemented and verified.
• Drive a culture of proactive issue identification, escalation, and resolution through disciplined Tier processes.
• Monitor performance trends and take corrective actions to close gaps in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Own and drive accountability for all key performance indicators (KPI’s), including OTD, FPY, Scrap, Efficiency, and Safety metrics.
• Ensure daily follow‑up on action items from Tier meetings with clear ownership, timeline, and closure discipline.
• Hold team members accountable to standard work, policies, and performance expectations, ensuring appropriate follow‑up and consequences when needed.
• Maintain discipline in execution and ensure consistency in meeting commitments and production targets.
• Establish and maintain a high‑performance team environment aligned with Eaton’s Leadership Attributes.
• Ensure proper staffing, cross‑training, and skill coverage to meet operational requirements.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development to hourly team members and support staff.
• Build bench strength through structured training plans and certification follow‑up.
• Drive accountability in attendance, behavior, and overall employee performance.
• Provide documentation of all disciplinary actions taken against employees who violate health and safety rules and underperform in any category of the employee expectations and metrics.
• Champion a Safety Culture through using MESH tools, safety best practices, and empowering all employees to take responsibility for their own safety as well as that of everyone around them.
• Perform timely investigations of accidents, identification of root cause and rapid correction of contributing factors, and inform commitment to health and safety.
• Hold employees accountable for adherence to safety standards and immediately address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Communicate department objectives, performance metrics, and policy updates clearly and consistently.
• Escalate operational issues impacting performance through appropriate channels.
• Align the team with plant priorities, goals, and expectations.
• Manage payroll, attendance, overtime, and other administrative processes accurately and on time.
• Control labor and resource utilization within established budgets.