Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Ace Sanitary Holdings•Arcade, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Manufacturing Supervisor (SMS) oversees day-to-day welding and fabrication operations to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met. This role manages production leads and a team of welders, fabricators, and support staff, ensuring efficient workflow, proper resource allocation, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. The SMS acts as a key link between management and shop floor employees, promoting teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and mentor a team
Detail oriented with consistent execution of tasks and processes
Proficient with computer systems (email, ERP, Microsoft)
Ability to read and interpret drawings
Minimum five years prior experience working within a manufacturing / fabrication setting
Two or more years of leadership experience
High school diploma or GED required
Basic computer skills for work order tracking and reporting.
Able to perform the physical demands of the job including: Safely navigate a manufacturing environment, Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, reach and twist throughout the shift, Use office, phone and computer equipment, Use manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and measurement instruments.
Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

college degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day operations to meet production targets
Take ownership of department Key Performance Initiatives, maintaining real time tracking, owning recovery actions, and driving improvement for areas of concern
Ensure that material, tools and equipment are available and in good working order
Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime
Train, coach, mentor, evaluate performance and provide feedback for development and improvement of the production leads
Maintain a visible, proactive presence on the production floor to coach and drive performance in real time, with frequent touchpoints with leads to clarify priorities and targets
Ensure optimal staffing across the department, and flex labor in real time to address bottlenecks and maintain balanced workflow
Conduct daily SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) meetings with direct reports, engineering, planning and management; co-lead shift huddles to communicate priorities; and escalate issues to cross functional teams
Manage quality, ensuring adherence to work instructions, owning corrective actions for the shift, and escalating high impact issues
Enforce quality and safety policies, conduct audits of same, and ensure proper PPE and equipment usage
Coordinate shift transition and ensure 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