Supervisor Customizing - 1st Shift

Belimo•Danbury, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader Customizing, 1st Shift is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of the Customizing Assembly Department during third-shift operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives are achieved. This position reports directly to the Manager, Customizing and is accountable for departmental performance, employee development, process compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Group Leader must be capable of making independent operational decisions, solving problems effectively, and managing priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with company goals.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or production experience.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or Group Leader experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic production environment.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing production requirements and business needs.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and shifts.
Commitment to employee development, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees in accordance with Belimo's leadership principles and management guidelines.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
Establish performance goals and operational targets aligned with departmental and company objectives.
Promote employee engagement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Provide leadership and direction during third-shift operations, ensuring employees have the support and resources necessary to meet production goals.
Make independent operational decisions to address production, staffing, quality, and material-related challenges.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer requirements while maintaining quality, safety, and cost objectives.
Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
Coordinate assembly operations to ensure efficient production of subassemblies and finished products.
Ensure proper inspection, labeling, packaging, and shipment preparation of products.
Trigger production and rework orders based on material availability and production priorities.
Establish detailed capacity plans and workforce schedules to support production demands.
Coordinate with Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, and other departments regarding customer orders and schedule changes.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and compliance with inventory policies.
Support material flow and inventory management activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
Process production transactions, including posting and backflushing of sales and production orders in SAP.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, training, and quality records.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, documentation requirements, and operational standards.
Identify production issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and employee engagement.
Maintain and improve training programs, work instructions, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Ensure that machinery, equipment, workstations, and department assets are properly maintained.
Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Support and participate in safety initiatives, audits, and compliance activities.
Analyze production challenges and implement timely solutions to minimize disruptions.
Effectively balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Prioritize competing demands and adapt to changing business needs.
Escalate critical issues appropriately while exercising sound judgment and accountability.
Lead shift operations with minimal direct supervision while maintaining alignment with company objectives.