Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights

EOS•Turtle Creek, PA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is accountable for meeting production deliverables; promptly communicating production, quality, environmental, or safety issues to management; and managing production employees’ performance and conduct. The supervisor oversees team members, production planning and material flow, manufacturing output and quality, and performance metrics. The role also supports hands-on production when needed and works with manufacturing engineers on process improvements. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Schedules may also involve weekends, extended hours, or holidays to align with the team being led. Other duties may be assigned or changed at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of shop equipment, tools, and work safety.
Ability to manage time, priorities, and schedules for team members and self.
Ability to motivate and influence people.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make effective decisions promptly while maintaining high quality standards.
Ability to prioritize resources based on need.
Good communication and organization skills.
Solid experience using Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or a two-year trade school degree.
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and related management processes, such as Kaizen, SPC, TPM, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, and Six Sigma.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise manufacturing team members, including scheduling, performance reviews, corrective action, training, timecard approvals, and verification of production records.
Mentor and motivate team members, promote a respectful and positive work environment, and ensure individuals and groups meet productivity and quality metrics.
Manage planning, scheduling, and material flow to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Serve as the team’s communications hub by sharing pertinent information in a timely manner.
Schedule routine manufacturing functions, special manufacturing needs, and warranty product repairs.
Monitor manufacturing flow and production indicators to schedule workload and meet output goals; review and sign off on MDI, KPIs, Hour-by-Hour boards, and other production metrics.
Implement countermeasures, manage checklists, perform safety inspections and audits, conduct manufacturing investigations, and perform root cause analysis.
Maintain and improve production efficiency, initiate and implement continuous improvement projects, and work with manufacturing engineers to implement new processes.
Assist with hands-on production duties as needed.
Own the team’s quality output as a key stakeholder in the company’s quality program.
Ensure team members maintain clean and organized work areas and promptly address clutter or disorganization.
Model professional behavior and adherence to work rules, and hold team members accountable to the same standards.
Measure and report performance metrics.