Manufacturing Supervisor Front Line Leader -2nd Shift - Beltsville, MD

VetJobs • Beltsville, MD

2d • $99,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton Aerospace’s FED Division is hiring a Manufacturing Front Line Leader at its Beltsville, Maryland manufacturing location. This on-site, second-shift role directs the daily activities and development of 15–40 hourly employees and serves as the operations leader within an integrated process team that includes manufacturing engineering, quality control, human resources, and materials and logistics. The role drives operational excellence and organizational capability to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and Culture objectives.

The position works on-site Monday through Friday. Typical second-shift hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The expected annual salary range is $99,000–$125,000. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the facility; relocation benefits are not offered. Applicants must meet the U.S. Person requirements under ITAR, and employment immigration sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Either a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, or a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience with previous leadership experience.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Must not require employment immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must currently reside within 50 miles of the Beltsville, Maryland facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Previous aerospace or automotive experience.
• Previous experience with quality systems.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience; Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, material movement, and production planning software or processes.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and transactions.
• Previous experience with assembly manufacturing processes.
• Previous line-balancing or time-study experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of CNC machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities and development of 15–40 hourly employees.
• Build a culture of trust and accountability through clear expectations, continuous feedback, coaching, and appropriate escalation.
• Attract, retain, and develop hourly team members while encouraging a flexible, high-performing workforce.
• Partner with team leads to coordinate daily manufacturing schedules and priorities within the production plan and meet or exceed customer delivery and quality requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement by standardizing processes, engaging employees in problem solving, and driving daily accountability.
• Partner with customer account representatives to communicate proactively and deliver on commitments.
• Promote a safety culture using MESH tools and safety best practices, empowering employees to take responsibility for their own and others’ safety.
• Forecast production capacity and contribute to monthly cross-functional reviews of financial and operational planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager