Job Description
Job Title: Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Location: East Granby, CT (CT South)
Pay Rate: $90k/yr - $100k/yr (DoE)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Zip Code: 06026
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: On-Site Role - 3rd Shift Hours: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Training on 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
Step into a key leadership role as a Production Supervisor on 3rd Shift, where you"ll drive operational excellence within a high-precision manufacturing environment. In this position, you will lead and develop a team responsible for producing complex components, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met. You"ll play an integral role in optimizing performance through continuous improvement initiatives, data-driven decision-making, and effective cross-functional collaboration. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting, values accountability, and is passionate about building strong teams while delivering exceptional results.
***This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. ***
Core Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates the workers engaged in machining and producing precision and complex parts to meet schedules for the various operations supporting customer requirements.
- Performance management, interviewing and selection of prospective employees. Maintains time and production records.
- Responsible for respective consumable spending, delivery metrics, capacity planning, risk assessment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
- Meets or exceeds production and quality requirements for the business.
- Drives continuous improvement while following company principles and practices.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment. Ensures equipment is operated and maintained per TPM specifications.
- Anticipates and troubleshoots problems with orders and/or equipment. Collaborates with other production supervisors and cross functional team members for resolution.
- Ensures that established policies, rules, and procedures are followed and enforces safety regulations.
- Establishes, communicates, and monitors daily, weekly, and monthly objectives for employees
- Oversees and promotes safe use of equipment and overall safety culture
- Coordinates production efforts with supervision and other shifts or business units to ensure a smooth transition.
- Anticipates and resolves problems based on what is best for the customer and the division.
- Acts with integrity and the highest ethical behavior demonstrating company values. Balances consistency with flexibility and willingness to adapt to new ideas in the face of new information.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead position - preferably in a machine/manufacturing environment.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience HIGHLY preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems desired.
- Must be a team player and have the ability to motivate or inspire the team to drive and achieve key operating initiatives.
- Strong Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and proven positive employee relations skills.
Education Requirements:
- BA or BS in technical field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
***This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. ***
Minimum Security Clearance
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