Assistant Production Supervisor- 1st Shift

What You Will Do

• Production & Operational Support

  • Assist in supervising daily operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Provide floor-level support across multiple production departments to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Help monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and escalate issues impacting production schedules.
  • Ensure adherence to standard work, quality requirements, and production processes.

• Labor Coordination (Union Environment)

  • Support daily labor scheduling and staffing adjustments in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Provide guidance and reinforcement of work rules, policies, and contract provisions.
  • Assist in tracking attendance, overtime, and staffing needs across departments.

• Safety & Compliance

  • Reinforce a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Promote safe work practices and immediately address unsafe conditions.

• Employee Support & Development

  • Assist with training, onboarding, and skills development of union employees.
  • Support coaching efforts and help address employee performance concerns.
  • Maintain positive working relationships and support employee engagement initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Partner with Production Supervisors, Production Control, and other departments to ensure materials and resources are available to meet production goals.
  • Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to maintain workflow continuity.
  • Assist in implementing process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.

• Administrative & Reporting Support

  • Help maintain accurate production records, labor tracking, and reporting.
  • Support KPI tracking related to safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
  • Assist with documentation related to employee actions, training, and compliance.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience; prior leadership or lead/step-up experience preferred
• Exposure to unionized environments and basic understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across departments
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and shop floor operation
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Plex experience a plus)
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles preferred 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Key Skills

• Union workforce supervision

• Production scheduling and resource allocation

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

• Cross‑functional communication

• Safety leadership

• ERP/MRP system utilization

• Coaching, training, and performance management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including production floor exposure.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility during the shift.

• Occasional lifting consistent with production floor requirements.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What We Offer You

• Opportunity to be part of a premier global engineering organization

• Ability to contribute to leading‑edge heat transfer technology

• Impact customers across multiple industries

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement