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

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Beltsville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton Aerospace’s FED Division is seeking a Manufacturing Front Line Leader at its Beltsville, Maryland manufacturing location. This on-site role works Monday through Friday, with typical second-shift hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Front Line Leader 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 achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, and culture objectives. The expected annual salary range is $99,000–$125,000; the posting notes that actual salary depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR. Employment immigration sponsorship is not available. Relocation benefits are not offered, and only candidates residing within 50 miles of the Beltsville facility will be considered.

Requirements

• 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 be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR: a 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.
• Must possess effective verbal communication skills.
• Must possess organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Experience with line balancing and time studies.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of CNC machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities and development of 15–40 hourly employees while leading operations within the integrated process team.
• Build trust and accountability through clear expectations, continuous feedback, coaching, and appropriate escalation.
• Attract, retain, and develop hourly employees while encouraging a flexible, high-performing workforce.
• Coordinate daily manufacturing schedules and priorities with team leads to meet or exceed customer delivery and quality requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement by standardizing processes, engaging employees in problem solving, and driving daily accountability.
• Work with customer account representatives to support proactive customer communication and delivery commitments.
• Promote a safety culture using MESH tools and safety practices, and empower employees to take responsibility for their own and others’ safety.
• Forecast production capacity and contribute operational insight to monthly cross-functional financial and operational planning reviews.

What This Job Offers

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