Shift Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Ace Sanitary Holdings•Arcade, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads day-to-day welding and fabrication operations, helping the team meet safety, quality, and production goals. The role guides production leads, welders, fabricators, and support staff; keeps work moving efficiently; and ensures people have the materials, tools, and equipment they need. The supervisor works closely with management and other departments to address issues, improve processes, and support a collaborative shop floor. The role also supports a healthy working environment through clear, positive, and respectful communication. The company values listening to others’ concerns and ideas, participating in company functions, handling confidential information carefully, and applying continuous-improvement and customer-first thinking. Company values include Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
At least two years of leadership experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Basic computer skills, including work order tracking and reporting.
Proficiency with email, ERP, and Microsoft systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team.
Detail-oriented approach and consistent follow-through on tasks and processes.
Regular, consistent attendance is mandatory.
Ability to work in a manufacturing or fabrication shop while wearing appropriate PPE and safely navigate the manufacturing environment.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, reach, and twist throughout the shift.
Ability to use office, phone, and computer equipment, as well as manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and measurement instruments.

Nice To Haves

A college degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations and help the department meet production targets.
Own the department’s Key Performance Initiatives (KPIs), maintain real-time tracking, take action to recover when results fall behind, and lead improvements in areas of concern.
Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available and in good working order.
Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to reduce downtime.
Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate production leads, providing clear feedback to support development and improve performance.
Stay visible on the production floor, coach in real time, and check in regularly with leads to clarify priorities and targets.
Keep staffing aligned with production needs and flex labor in real time to address bottlenecks and maintain balanced workflow.
Lead daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) meetings with direct reports, Engineering, Planning, and Management.
Co-lead shift huddles, communicate priorities, and raise issues to cross-functional teams.
Oversee quality on the shift by reinforcing work instructions, owning corrective actions, and escalating high-impact issues.
Enforce and audit quality and safety policies, including proper use of PPE and equipment.
Coordinate shift handoffs to support a smooth transition and continuity between first and second shifts.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety and quality incidents.
Support Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.