Description: Role Summary The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily for our 2nd shift, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met while building a high-performing, engaged team. This leader drives standard work, coordinates resources across cells (e.g., CNC machining, grinding, inspection, secondary ops), and models a results-driven, people-first culture. People Leadership & Culture • Lead, coach, and develop a team of leads and operators; conduct daily stand-ups, Gemba walks, and regular 1:1s. • Set clear performance expectations; give timely feedback, recognition, and corrective coaching. • Build a reliable staffing plan: coordinate assignments, breaks, rotations, and cross-training to cover demand. • Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for a diverse workforce (including ESL team members). • Upholds company policies and values. Safety, Quality & Compliance • Own daily safety: enforce PPE/housekeeping, safe machine operation, and incident/near-miss reporting. • Ensure work is performed to spec: drawings, routings, and control plans; support in-process inspections. • Partner with Quality to contain defects, complete 8D/5-Why investigations, and prevent recurrence. • Support compliance with ISO/AS quality systems and applicable customer/regulatory requirements. Production Execution • Translate the production schedule into actionable plans by cell/line; balance labor and machine capacity. • Monitor hour-by-hour performance and remove roadblocks to hit OEE, throughput, and on-time delivery targets. • Escalate equipment downtime; coordinate with Maintenance for rapid response and preventive maintenance windows. • Verify material availability and WIP flow; maintain accurate transactions and FIFO discipline. Continuous Improvement • Drive daily problem solving and kaizen: waste walks, SMED/setup reduction, visual management, 5S. • Standardize best practices into work instructions; ensure training and certification are kept current. • Use data (scrap, rework, cycle times, labor efficiency) to prioritize improvements and sustain results. Systems & Communication • Use ERP/MES to manage labor reporting, dispatch lists, inventory moves, and schedule attainment. • Provide clear shift handoffs and concise status updates to leadership. Success Metrics (KPIs) • Safety: TRIR/near-miss participation, 5S audit scores • Quality: First-pass yield, scrap/rework rates, customer rejects • Delivery: Schedule attainment, on-time to promise, queue/backlog health • Productivity: Labor efficiency, OEE/uptime, setup time reduction • People: Turnover, attendance, training/cross-skill coverage, engagement indicators Requirements: 5 years in high-volume precision manufacturing; 2 years leading teams in a multi-cell environment. • Working knowledge of CNC machining and/or grinding; comfortable reading blueprints and using basic metrology. • Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience preferred. • Demonstrated experience with lean/continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual mgmt, PDCA/8D, SMED). • Proficiency with ERP/MES and MS Office; able to interpret schedules, routings, and quality data. • Strong communication and coaching skills; able to lead a diverse, multilingual workforce. • Proven track record of meeting SQDC targets while developing people. • Nice to have: Aerospace/defense customer experience; ISO/AS system familiarity; bilingual English/Spanish or other language. Work Environment & Physical Requirements • Manufacturing floor environment with regular exposure to machine noise; frequent walking/standing; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. • Must wear required PPE and follow all safety rules. Schedule & Compensation • Full-time, 2nd shift; occasional weekend coverage as needed. • Competitive pay (salary supervisor, DOE) with bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PId55868da3b16-25448-412666975c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386