Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

External•Hamilton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads one or more teams in executing production processes and ensures assigned work is completed on time and in accordance with customer requirements, work instructions, safety procedures, and company standards. The role assigns and explains daily tasks, monitors work progress, trains and assists technicians, manages priorities, and makes independent decisions, including decisions involving discipline, layoffs, hiring, and project prioritization. The supervisor works with Operations Management and Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes and maintain production quality and efficiency. The position supervises production teams outside regular daytime hours at the Hamilton, Washington facility. Oversight may include Mold Fab Cells, Assembly Cells, Mill 5/6 Cell, and Ovens. The supervisor supports continuity between shifts, handles operational and personnel issues, monitors output and quality, conducts shift handovers, and communicates significant events to day-shift management. The role also coordinates with support functions as needed and maintains production records and shift reports. The position requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status for ITAR/EAR purposes, the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required), and agreement to participate in a Continuous Evaluation program for mandatory Special Access Program or other government access requirements. The role is based in Hamilton, Washington, and is for swing shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of Janicki Industries production experience, or at least 4 years of experience in production and personnel management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities and multiple deadlines.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to learn the project management software within 3 months.
Understanding of risk assessment and management as related to production and safety activities.
Ability to read and understand highly technical drawings and documents.
Ability to work under pressure and cooperate with colleagues and supervisors.
Ability to work long hours, spend long hours standing, and deal with stress while coordinating multiple tasks.
Flexibility with schedule.
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), for ITAR and EAR compliance.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
Agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program for mandatory Special Access Program or other government access requirements.
Pass a preemployment drug test; federal drug testing requirements apply, including preemployment cannabis testing.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review production work orders and manage schedules and processes to ensure products meet documented customer requirements and work instructions.
Coordinate daily priorities and work assignments with Operations Management.
Supervise a small workforce while personally maintaining at least 80% billable hours to projects.
Coordinate production activities with Hamilton Operations, Highway 20 Operations, Project Management, and Cell Managers.
Provide training and assistance to cell leads on risk management, employee issues, work order issues, CDIs, and other concerns.
Manage risks related to facilities and workforce.
Address facility concerns and resolve operational and manufacturing problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Provide CDI inspections as needed and obtain a CDI stamp within 60 days of starting the position.
Maintain JI forklift and crane certifications.
Use QCBD, SAP, and Kronos, including monitoring attendance and correcting clock-ins.
Build the team's technical skills and continuously improve quality and efficiency.
Implement standard operating and working practices, and monitor compliance with JI standards, safety, 5S, HazMat, AS9100, and NADCAP requirements.
Review timecards, correct clock-ins for the assigned crew, and report issues to the Operations Manager or Cell Manager.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data, and communicate clearly and frequently.
Provide leadership and supervision to production teams operating outside regular daytime hours, potentially including Mold Fab Cells, Assembly Cells, Mill 5/6 Cell, and Ovens.
Maintain continuity of production processes and effective communication between shifts.
Address immediate operational issues, equipment malfunctions, and personnel matters during the off-shift; escalate issues as needed.
Resolve operational and facility maintenance problems and notify Operations Management about facility issues.
Monitor off-shift production output and quality to ensure targets are met.
Conduct shift handover meetings and communicate key information and priorities to the next shift.
Ensure safety procedures and company policies are followed during the off-shift.
Coordinate with support functions such as maintenance and security during off-shift hours as needed.
Complete shift reports and communicate significant events or concerns to day-shift management.
Prioritize and delegate work wisely, manage changing priorities and deadlines, maintain attendance, and demonstrate cooperative behavior.
Perform other duties as assigned.