05493 - Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Crafted Staff•Glendale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads second-shift assembly and testing operations in an aerospace and industrial manufacturing environment in Glendale, Arizona. The role supervises approximately 20 assemblers and testers across two production cells and manages production throughput, staffing, capacity, safety, quality, and productivity to meet customer requirements. This is an onsite, full-time, salaried position scheduled from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM. The supervisor provides hands-on leadership by coaching employees, resolving concerns and conflicts, building teamwork and accountability, and supporting employee development. The role applies Lean manufacturing practices, Gemba walks, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve production performance. Additional duties include recruitment and onboarding support, timecard administration, production planning, and coordinating handoffs to third shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing teams and achieve production, quality, and operational objectives.
Substantial practical knowledge of manufacturing products, processes, or quality and operations support functions.
Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or comparable production planning and execution systems.
General knowledge of applicable manufacturing specifications, FAA requirements, safety standards, and business or government regulations.
Demonstrated teamwork and team-building skills, including the ability to assess and develop individual and team capabilities.
Strong coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to motivate employees and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals.
Working understanding of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Kaizen.
Experience with data reporting tools such as WebFOCUS.
Experience using Microsoft Power Apps, Forms, and Power Automate.
Stable employment history demonstrating sustained contributions and commitment.
Ability to work onsite in Glendale, Arizona, and availability for the second-shift schedule of 2:30 PM–11:30 PM.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Kaizen events.
Experience using Gemba walks to identify and resolve production constraints.
Experience supervising assembly and testing operations in aerospace or a comparable manufacturing environment.
Experience developing onboarding, technical training, and employee career development plans.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the daily activities of second-shift assemblers and testers.
Allocate workloads and resources in line with production priorities.
Coach, motivate, and empower team members; assess capabilities and develop performance, training, and career plans.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and staffing activities, and review and administer employee timecards.
Address employee concerns and de-escalate conflicts while building teamwork, accountability, and ownership.
Coordinate clear and complete production handoffs to third shift.
Monitor throughput and productivity against customer requirements; analyze capacity and determine staffing needs using manufacturing build plans.
Identify and resolve scheduling, material availability, and workflow issues.
Coordinate new product launches with Engineering, develop standardized work instructions, and ensure adherence to them.
Use production information systems and reports to support operational decisions and maintain the assigned area’s Operation Showcase.
Conduct Gemba walks and work with employees to identify bottlenecks, constraints, successful practices, and improvement opportunities.
Identify and eliminate waste; champion Kaizen events, cost-reduction programs, time savings, and improved production flow.
Encourage employee suggestions, participation in improvement efforts, and positive change.
Ensure production meets quality standards; improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap.
Identify and contain quality issues, coordinate corrective actions, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and other support functions.
Communicate with customers and maintain effective working relationships.
Promote and enforce safety policies, conduct safety investigations and audits, and promptly address safety noncompliance.
Ensure compliance with applicable manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements and maintain a safe, organized production environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-funded defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short-term and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership and financial planning assistance.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs.
Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.