Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

10d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Production Supervisor for its Greenwood, South Carolina location. This position works on-site during the second shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The expected annual salary range is $86,000 to $126,000; actual compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates currently residing in the United States, subject to the stated geographic-area criteria. The Production Supervisor develops, directs, improves, and coordinates plant resources to support continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, business systems, and process standardization while meeting customer demand cost-effectively. The supervisor manages and coaches production personnel and supports Eaton’s goals, values, ethics, and quality policies. The role coordinates production workload and resources with safety, quality, maintenance, materials, scheduling, logistics, engineering, and other coworkers. It leads corrective actions and operational improvements, including lean manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives; develops employees and supports succession and goal planning; and promotes a safe, positive, quality-focused workplace. The supervisor also manages time and attendance and related administrative work, including overtime when business needs require it. Applicants must be able to work in the United States now and in the future without corporate sponsorship. Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Relocation consideration is limited to candidates who currently reside or are willing to relocate within 50 miles of Greenwood, South Carolina, with an exception for active-duty military service members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of experience in an engineering or operations role within a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience supervising manufacturing teams.
Must be able to work in the United States now and in the future without corporate sponsorship.
Candidates must currently reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Greenwood, South Carolina; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
Previous experience with quality systems.
Lean or continuous-improvement experience; Green Belt preferred.
Experience with SAP shipping, receiving, material movement, and production planning modules.
Knowledge of inventory control systems and transactions.
Experience with assembly manufacturing processes.
Experience with line balancing and time studies.
Experience with continuous-improvement projects.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Strong project management skills.
Effective verbal communication skills.
Good organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and expectations.

Responsibilities

Communicate expectations clearly and hold self and employees accountable for performance and development.
Collaborate with peers and leadership to establish goals, objectives, and metrics; review and adjust actions to achieve them and improve plant performance.
Align the workforce with the company vision and promote trust, mutual respect, teamwork, ethics, values, and quality policies.
Schedule and commit production workload to meet customer needs effectively; coordinate resources across relevant functions to resolve manufacturing and support issues.
Lead improvements and corrective actions addressing workload, staffing constraints, safety observations, quality concerns, material shortages, equipment defects, and delays.
Lead productivity improvements using lean tools in collaboration with operational excellence and engineering teams.
Reduce operating costs through lean manufacturing, cost-reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, and Kaizen events.
Develop, motivate, and coach team members; support development planning, succession planning, and goal setting for direct reports.
Promote the quality culture and encourage employee satisfaction, productivity, and quality through recognition and coaching.
Conduct training and area audits, eliminate safety hazards, investigate accidents, support equipment maintenance, and enforce plant safety policies and safe work practices.
Ensure employees have the skills, knowledge, information, and tools to work safely and effectively, and promote a positive and productive workplace.
Engage employees in change by empowering decision-making, fostering innovation, and promoting continuous learning.
Foster employee acceptance and successful implementation of plant initiatives launched by support functions.
Manage time and attendance and other administrative needs accurately and promptly, including overtime required by business needs.