Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - Nights

EOS•Thorn Hill, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations to support efficient, safe, high-quality production. The role is accountable for meeting production deliverables, promptly communicating production, quality, environmental, and safety issues to management, and managing the performance and conduct of production supervisors and employees. The supervisor leads through a team of Manufacturing Supervisors and may provide backup for both Manufacturing Supervisors and Manufacturing Management. The position manages production planning, scheduling, material flow, workload, and team communications to meet production schedules and customer requirements. It monitors production indicators and metrics, implements countermeasures and corrective actions, supports quality output, and drives continuous improvement in partnership with manufacturing engineers. The role also trains, mentors, and evaluates team members, promotes a respectful and organized workplace, and may assist with hands-on production duties. This is an onsite position in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The schedule is Thursday from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., followed by Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work schedules may include second or third shift, weekends, extended hours, and occasionally holidays. The work environment includes both office and factory settings, with potential exposure to moving machinery, vehicles, electrical current, temperature changes, chemicals, airborne particles, dust, fumes, and loud noise. Required safety equipment may include eye protection, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Seven or more years of experience required.
Five or more years in a supervisory role required.
Ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams, with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Strong knowledge of shop equipment, tools, and work safety.
Ability to manage time, priorities, and schedules for oneself and team members.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make effective decisions expediently while maintaining high quality standards.
Ability to prioritize resources based on need.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Strong skills and experience using Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
For internal candidates, three years of experience in a Manufacturing Supervisor role is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or a two-year trade school degree.
Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Five or more years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading teams in a bargaining unit environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and related management processes, such as Kaizen, SPC, TPM, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, and Six Sigma.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing team members through a team of Manufacturing Supervisors to meet production targets and deadlines.
Oversee Manufacturing Supervisor activities, including scheduling, performance reviews, corrective action, training, timecard approvals, and Production Recording verification; personally oversee the disciplinary process.
Compile shift data and prepare reports for daily status meetings using Microsoft Excel.
Provide backup for Manufacturing Supervisors and Manufacturing Management.
Draft written manufacturing procedures.
Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to foster growth and skill development.
Motivate team members, increase engagement, and promote a respectful and positive work environment.
Manage planning, scheduling, and material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Disseminate pertinent and timely information as the team's communications hub.
Schedule routine manufacturing functions, special manufacturing needs, and warranty product repairs.
Monitor manufacturing flow and data indicators to schedule workload and ensure targeted output.
Monitor and sign off on MDI, KPIs, Hour-by-Hour boards, and other production metrics; implement countermeasures, manage checklists, perform safety inspections and audits, conduct manufacturing investigations, and perform root cause analysis.
Identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
Maintain and improve production efficiency, initiate and implement continuous improvement projects, and work with manufacturing engineers to implement new processes.
Assist with hands-on production duties as needed.
Own the team's quality output as a key stakeholder in Eos's quality program.
Ensure team members maintain a clean and organized work environment and promptly address clutter or disorganization.
Model professional behavior and adherence to work rules, and hold team members accountable to the same standards.
Measure and report performance metrics.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.