Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Fairbanks Morse DefenseSalem, OH
Onsite

About The Position

The role of the 2nd shift supervisor combines high-level technical expertise with assertive team leadership. The position will be the primary authority on the floor during 2nd shift, responsible for safety, and ensuring the production schedule stays on track and that all personnel are working efficiently. This position requires someone who can manage union employees, coordination with the dayshift supervisor, and serve as the technical expert on the machining side. As the 2nd shift supervisor, the candidate will have limited support, this position must have the experience to address error codes, adjust off-sets and mechanical issues. The candidate will be responsible for managing the setup and operation of our multi-axis lathes and horizontal mills. Your main focus will be leading your team to hit production goals while ensuring every part meets our high-quality standards and tight tolerances. The goal of the 2nd shift supervisor is to keep production moving smoothly and safely. You are to ensure your team machines quality parts that meets production standards. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of programming and operations to improve the overall capability of the shift. In addition to the machining department, the candidate will also manage 3-5 employees in the non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and storeroom departments. While your primary focus is the machine department, the candidate will support these additional departments. Your leadership will help these departments run efficiently with a focus on safety and quality. This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years equivalent work experience in mechanical or related Engineering field from an accredited institution.
  • 1-5 Years (5+ preferred) in a CNC Manufacturing/Engineering Environment.
  • Must have experience to address error codes, adjust off-sets and mechanical issues.
  • Proof of US Citizenship.
  • Attest that you do not have dual citizenship.
  • Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery.
  • Ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group.

Nice To Haves

  • 5+ years in a CNC Manufacturing/Engineering Environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary authority on the floor during 2nd shift.
  • Ensure the production schedule stays on track.
  • Ensure all personnel are working efficiently.
  • Manage union employees.
  • Coordinate with the dayshift supervisor.
  • Serve as the technical expert on the machining side.
  • Address error codes, adjust off-sets and mechanical issues.
  • Manage the setup and operation of multi-axis lathes and horizontal mills.
  • Lead the team to hit production goals.
  • Ensure every part meets high-quality standards and tight tolerances.
  • Keep production moving smoothly and safely.
  • Ensure the team machines quality parts that meet production standards.
  • Improve the overall capability of the shift through knowledge of programming and operations.
  • Manage 3-5 employees in the non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and storeroom departments.
  • Support additional departments (NDT, inspection, storeroom) to run efficiently with a focus on safety and quality.
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