Manufacturing Supervisor
About The Position
The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily production, manages staff, ensures quality and safety compliance, and drives efficiency on the factory floor. The role supports employee development and fosters a team-oriented environment. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. The supervisor schedules and oversees personnel to meet production requirements, manages vacation and overtime scheduling, and updates and approves timecards. The role also supports safe and efficient equipment operation, safety and clean-room compliance, employee performance and discipline, and communication with relevant staff during incidents and facility issues.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience in progressive roles, or at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the fiber optic industry.
- Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and problem-resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to understand and use data for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct manufacturing department walks every two hours per shift.
- Communicate expectations at the beginning of each shift and review outcomes at the end of each shift.
- Monitor department tasks and validate fiber path cleanliness, LIFO, reworks, expediting, and engineering feedback.
- Prepare and deliver daily reports and make operational decisions.
- Interview manufacturing applicants.
- Update work instructions and SPLs as needed.
- Procure department supplies using the equipment engineering database requisition form procedure and approval process.
- Schedule personnel to use labor efficiently in support of production schedules.
- Manage vacation scheduling and schedule overtime when needed.
- Update and approve timecards daily or weekly.
- Ensure equipment is operated safely, efficiently, and within specified guidelines.
- Review and prepare Maintain-X requests as needed.
- Validate compliance with required PPE and clean-room protocols.
- Attend and participate in department safety meetings.
- Review, prepare, and close out safety reports.
- Immediately notify appropriate personnel by phone when accidents occur.
- Serve as liaison during building evacuations, communicating with employees and emergency personnel.
- Serve as liaison during power failures, following written guidelines and communication protocols.
- Call in support staff or trades when required.
- Issue disciplinary action when necessary under company and plant policies.
- Communicate with Human Resources and the Production Manager regarding employee discipline, performance, vacations, attendance, and policy-related matters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
