Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Reno, NV

1d • $71,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s GEIS (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) division is seeking a Production Supervisor for its onsite manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada. This role leads shift operations and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost/productivity, and inventory. The supervisor oversees production activities, sets manufacturing priorities according to the production schedule, supports operating budgets and continuous improvement plans, and ensures customer deadlines are met. Relocation assistance is available to candidates residing more than 50 miles from Reno, Nevada.

The supervisor enforces safety and quality requirements, supports standardized work and lean manufacturing practices, and develops the capabilities and performance of assigned employees. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of manufacturing or operations experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience in manufacturing or operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 3+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP business system experience.
• Foundational knowledge of lean principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Daily Visual Management and lead daily tier meetings focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost/productivity, and inventory.
• Oversee shift operations as the primary point of leadership and accountability.
• Supervise production activities to support safety, productivity, and facility efficiency during shift hours.
• Monitor employee work requirements to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Develop manufacturing priorities based on the production schedule.
• Meet operating budgets and complete continuous improvement plans.
• Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce operational costs, inventory, and lead times.
• Ensure operations align with long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work processes are followed.
• Implement countermeasures where necessary.
• Enforce and implement safety policies and programs.
• Monitor control plans and troubleshoot workmanship issues.
• Ensure products meet or exceed established quality requirements.
• Ensure assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instructions, and tools.
• Build technical and leadership competencies within the team.
• Coach employees on behavior and performance issues and initiate disciplinary actions when required.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance for candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Reno, Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED