Shift Supervisor-2nd Shift
Description:
The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily for our 2nd shift, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met while building a high-performing, engaged team. This leader drives standard work, coordinates resources across cells (e.g., CNC machining, grinding, inspection, secondary ops), and models a results-driven, people-first culture.
People Leadership & Culture:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups, Gemba walks, and regular 1:1s.
Set clear performance expectations; give timely feedback, recognition, and corrective coaching.
Build a reliable staffing plan: coordinate assignments, breaks, rotations, and cross-training to cover demand.
Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse workforce (including ESL team members).Upholds company policies and values.
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
Own daily safety: enforce PPE/housekeeping, safe machine operation, and incident/near-miss reporting.
Ensure work is performed to spec: drawings, routings, and control plans; support in-process inspections.
Partner with Quality to contain defects, complete 8D/5-Why investigations, and prevent recurrence.
Support compliance with ISO/AS quality systems and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
Production Execution:
Translate the production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line; balance labor and machine capacity.
Monitor hour-by-hour performance and remove roadblocks to hit OEE, throughput, and on-time delivery targets.
Escalate equipment downtime; coordinate with Maintenance for rapid response and preventive maintenance windows.
Verify material availability and WIP flow; maintain accurate transactions and FIFO discipline.
Continuous Improvement:
Drive daily problem solving and kaizen: waste walks, SMED/setup reduction, visual management, 5S.Standardize best practices into work instructions; ensure training and certification are kept current. Use data (scrap, rework, cycle times, labor efficiency) to prioritize improvements and sustain results.
Systems & Communication:
- Use ERP/MES to manage labor reporting, dispatch lists, inventory moves, and schedule attainment.
- Provide clear shift handoffs and concise status updates to leadership.
- Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Safety: TRIR/near-miss participation, 5S audit scores
- Quality: First-pass yield, scrap/rework rates, customer rejects
- Delivery: Schedule attainment, on-time to promise, queue/backlog health
- Productivity: Labor efficiency, OEE/uptime, setup time reduction
- People: Turnover, attendance, training/cross-skill coverage, engagement indicators
Requirements:
5+ years in high-volume precision manufacturing; 2+ years leading teams in a multi-cell environment.
Working knowledge of CNC machining and/or grinding; comfortable reading blueprints and using basic metrology.
Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience with lean/continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual mgmt, PDCA/8D, SMED).Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office; able to interpret schedules, routings, and quality data.
Strong communication and coaching skills; able to lead a diverse, multilingual workforce.
Proven track record of meeting SQDC targets while developing people.
Nice to have:
Aerospace/defense customer experience; ISO/AS system familiarity; bilingual English/Spanish or other language. Education • Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required, Bachelor's preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Manufacturing floor environment with regular exposure to machine noise; frequent walking/standing; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. Must wear required PPE and follow all safety rules.
Schedule & Compensation:
Full-time, 2nd shift; occasional weekend coverage as needed. Competitive pay (salary supervisor, DOE) with bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation details: 75000-90000 Yearly SalaryPI526fe36395cf-31181-41465823