Supervisor III Operations - 1st Shift - 7am - 3.30pm

Supervisor III Operations - 1st Shift - 7am-3.30pm

The Production Supervisor manages production activities within an assigned department(s), to produce component products at acceptable quality, cost, and service levels on a regular basis. Responsible for maintaining positive employee relations and ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees.

This is a 1st Shift role, 7 am to 3.30 pm, onsite in Arden, NC. This will be a temporary assignment for about 12 months. This position requires access to information that is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Responsibilities include coordinating production activities among operators, ensuring standard and efficient processes are followed; supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring work, providing communication, feedback, and ongoing support; performance reviews; career development; discipline; addressing complaints and resolving issues in accordance with applicable laws and/or company policy; timekeeping; and monitoring and ensuring a positive work environment for employees. Directs production activities in accordance with production schedules and established priorities, ensuring maximum utilization of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials. Oversees production operations for an assigned shift using documented planning methods that allow for reaction to unforeseen changes in demand or capacity. Ensures production variances associated with materials scrap and usage are maintained at established goals for the assigned shift. Evaluates and suggests alternative production methods for continuous improvement. Assists production leads and operators in the interpretation of procedures, methods, and the correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed. Maintains a working knowledge of production components and the associated next-tier application. Holds regular meetings with production leads and operators to facilitate production requirements, consistency, communication, and teamwork. Solicits assistance from Engineering on tooling and product issues to assure maximum tool utilization, production capable tolerances, and expedient processing of nonconforming materials. Participates in team-driven activities to facilitate production improvements or new program development projects. Understands and supports quality policies and implements guidelines to assure adherence to quality documents and standards. Understands, supports, and implements company policies.

What your background should look like includes supervisory experience in a production work environment; electromechanical experience preferred; minimum 1 year leadership experience; high school diploma/GED required; ability to effectively communicate with production employees and with all levels of management involved in the production process; strong leadership skills; experience with the Microsoft Office Suite; extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting may be required; and proficiency in the English language.