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MPIC 2nd Shift Production SupervisorThe Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within machining, fabrication, assembly, and valve production areas. This position provides direct leadership to hourly production employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of production schedules. The supervisor is accountable for workforce development, production attainment, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining operational excellence in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. Success in this role is measured by safety performance, quality results, schedule attainment, employee engagement, and continuous improvement achievements.Scope of ResponsibilitiesSafety LeadershipPromote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all PPE requirements and safety standards.Lead safety initiatives, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.Foster a culture where safety is the highest operational priority.Production ManagementDirect daily activities of machining, fabrication, assembly, and production personnel.Manage schedule attainment and ensure production commitments are met.Balance labor resources, machine capacity, material availability, and changing customer priorities.Coordinate production activities to minimize downtime, bottlenecks, and workflow disruptions.Drive improvements in throughput, lead time reduction, on-time delivery, and WIP management.Quality ManagementEnsure products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing and product issues.Support first-article inspections, corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement efforts.Maintain accountability for workmanship and process compliance.People LeadershipLead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees.Manage performance, attendance, disciplinary actions, and employee development.Develop leads, trainers, and future supervisory talent.Conduct shift communications and facilitate effective workforce planning.Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Continuous ImprovementLead Lean Manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives.Implement standard work, setup reduction, time studies, and efficiency improvements.Support shop layout optimization, material flow improvements, and process standardization.Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and increase operational effectiveness.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.Support engineering changes, new product introductions, fixture deployment, and process improvements.Utilize production metrics and performance data to drive informed decisions and improve results.QualificationsRequired Experience & QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or GED required.Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.Experience5-7 years of manufacturing experience in machining, fabrication, assembly, or industrial production operations.2-5 years of frontline supervisory experience leading hourly manufacturing employees.Experience supervising teams of 15-30 employees in a manufacturing environment.Experience operating in a high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order manufacturing environment.Experience with engineered products, machining operations, fabrication, valve manufacturing, or large industrial equipment preferred.Large-part machining experience is strongly preferred.Technical KnowledgeWorking knowledge of CNC machining, manual machining, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, routings, bills of material, and work instructions.Understanding of machining tolerances, quality requirements, first-article inspections, rework processes, and engineering change implementation.Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, setup reduction, and process optimization techniques.Experience utilizing ERP systems (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.Production ExecutionProven ability to manage daily schedule attainment in a make-to-order environmentExperience balancing labor and manning availability, Machine capacity, Material constraints, and hot ordersDemonstrated success reducing WIP, lead time, queues, and past-due ordersSystemsERP experience preferred (D365, SAP, Oracle, etc.)Ability to use production reports, labor reporting, and schedule metrics to drive decisionsProficiency with Microsoft Office and basic manufacturing KPIsPreferred QualificationsExperience within valve manufacturing, pipe fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing.Experience with horizontal mills, vertical mills, turning centers, boring mills, fabrication, and assembly operations.Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen training and experience.Exposure to CNC programming, CAM systems, and manufacturing process development.Experience leading continuous improvement projects and implementing standard work practices.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, reach, balance, and perform physical activities throughout the workday.Ability to lift to 50 pounds.Ability to work in manufacturing conditions including heat, cold, dust, fumes, vibration, and elevated noise levels.Must be able to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, respiratory protection, and other equipment as required.Flexibility to work extended hours when business demands require.Additional Information2nd shift is 2:30pm to 1:00am M - ThurExcellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 401k and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and EAP.
Worksite address
calera, AL, 35040, US
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