Production Supervisor - Wilkes Barre, PA

Morgan Advanced Materials•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Advanced Materials is a global organization with a rich history and a commitment to innovation, serving customers across diverse markets with expertise in ceramic and carbon materials. The Technical Ceramics business engineers high-performance functional and structural ceramic materials and components. The company is purpose-driven, aiming to make the world more sustainable and improve quality of life through its products and manufacturing processes. Key figures include £1,100.7m revenue (2024), approximately 8,000 employees, manufacturing in over 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. It is a UK PLC listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Five or more years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing culture and applying Lean tools.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
Experience managing employee payroll transactions and approvals.
Familiarity with ERP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to lead teams, build engagement, and deliver results.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make sound decisions.
A self-motivated, hands-on leadership style.
Ability to work independently and remain effective under pressure.
Commitment to safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to clearly present information both verbally and in writing.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident card holder, or U.S. person as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 due to export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead production teams, and ensure performance targets are met across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, HR, and other departments to keep operations running smoothly and build an engaged and productive team.
Lead day-to-day production activities within assigned areas and shifts.
Coach, develop, and support production employees through effective leadership and training.
Plan and coordinate work schedules to meet production and customer requirements.
Monitor performance metrics and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Implement and sustain 6S activities across the operation.
Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate equipment maintenance activities.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, HR, and other departments to achieve operational goals.
Manage labor utilization and associated costs.
Support employee engagement, communication, and positive employee relations.
Participate in cross-functional improvement teams.
Promote a strong safety culture through hazard identification, risk assessments, and employee involvement.
Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.