2nd Shift Operations Supervisor
Job Description
Aquinas Consulting is currently looking to fill an Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift) job in Greenfield, IN. This DIRECT hire opportunity is available with one of our key customers in the security products and solutions industry. In this role, you will be responsible for leading daily production operations, supervising Team Leaders and hourly employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. To be successful in this position, you should have progressive manufacturing leadership experience, a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, and the ability to effectively lead and develop production teams.
Operations Supervisor Job Responsibilities:
- Lead daily production activities by monitoring performance and adjusting staffing and production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives.
- Conduct Gemba walks with Team Leaders to review standard work, WPO, TPM, basic problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate value stream improvement sessions, rapid improvement events, and brainstorming meetings to drive operational excellence.
- Perform routine audits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, standard work, and ISO requirements.
- Participate in daily production meetings and support special projects as assigned.
- Supervise, coach, and develop 1–2 Team Leaders and up to 30 hourly production employees.
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, employee development, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies.
- Promote a safe work environment while supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Five or more years of progressive manufacturing experience, including leadership responsibilities such as Team Leader, Supervisor, or equivalent preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information effectively.
- Experience applying mathematical concepts including percentages, ratios, and statistical data in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards preferred.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and employee development skills.
If you are interested in this Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift) job in Greenfield, IN, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team.
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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community. Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com
