Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location:

Carson City, NV, US, 89706

Business Unit: E&PI

Posting Date: Oct 23, 2026

Job Description:

Universal Analyzers, an AMETEK business, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing, Shipping, and Receiving operations at our Carson City facility.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient execution of machining, fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, inspection, material handling, and shipment preparation. This position converts monthly and quarterly requirements into daily priorities while developing employees, resolving constraints, maintaining quality and ERP discipline, and improving manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be a visible, technically credible shop-floor leader who can manage people, interpret technical documentation, coordinate with Engineering and Quality, and use operational data to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coach, and develop Production, Shipping, and Receiving teams while promoting safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Assign and prioritize work based on business needs, employee capabilities, capacity, and material availability.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, scheduling, training, and corrective action processes.
• Translate production requirements into daily schedules and coordinate resources to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Lead daily production activities and resolve staffing, material, quality, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, and Customer Service to support efficient operations and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing, inspection, testing, documentation, and quality standards.
• Manage nonconforming material, corrective actions, root-cause investigations, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee domestic and international shipping, receiving, inventory transactions, and ERP system accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing, standard work, process optimization, employee development, and operational performance monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive manufacturing experience, with two years supervising or leading employees.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, manufacturing methods, and work instructions.
• Practical understanding of machining, fabrication, electromechanical assembly, inspection, testing, and manufacturing quality controls.
• Manufacturing ERP experience with strong Excel and Power BI or production-dashboard skills.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a mixed-product, configured-product, or engineered-to-order environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Machining experience involving CNC mills or lathes, programming, setup, tooling, fixtures, workholding, precision tolerances, or machine-shop leadership.
• Experience manufacturing gas-sampling equipment, automated equipment, or custom-engineered industrial systems.
• Experience developing manufacturing instructions, inspection plans, control plans, test procedures, and workmanship standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, hazardous-location products, international shipping, or agency-controlled documentation.

ABOUT US:

Universal Analyzers designs and manufactures gas sample extraction and conditioning equipment for continuous emissions monitoring and process measurement. Products include sample probes, gas coolers, conditioning systems, and custom-engineered assemblies incorporating mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-based controls.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 85,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEKs competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Carson City

Nearest Secondary Market: Reno