Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd shift)

Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated individual to join our Lexington, KY plant as a Manufacturing Supervisor.

If you aspire to lead people, drive business operations, or manage supply chain processes, this role is for you.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will ensure excellence in team performance by maintaining safety, quality, on-time delivery, and employee development.

This leadership position offers strong opportunities for career growth.

This position covers 2nd shift hours from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM Monday-Thursday

This facility is a union environment.

What will you do?


* Responsible for the performance of a production/manufacturing sector through strong leadership, providing mentoring, direction, and supervision to the production team.


* Align resources with needs within short- and medium-term horizons; develop training plans as necessary for successful execution of standardized work; lead short interval management at the sector level; formulate and escalate issues where necessary.


* Serve as a strong contributor to continuous improvement initiatives.


* Enforce compliance with HSE and 5S rules throughout your department, including reporting and managing incidents and near misses.


* Ensure compliance with the quality system and proper application of defined processes and procedures to meet required quality standards.


* Manage production schedules and resource balancing in coordination with the Manufacturing Manager.


* Ensure achievement of production schedules in accordance with objectives for cost, quality, and lead time.


* Lead appropriate SIM (Short Interval Management) cycles within the Schneider Production System.


* Adjust manufacturing programs according to customer priorities.


* Organize team training needs and manage workforce versatility in accordance with defined targets.


* Spend 50-70% of your time on the shop floor conducting safety walk-throughs, tracking production, and removing barriers.


* Contribute to the continuous improvement process through the implementation of lean methods in accordance with the Schneider Performance System.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


* 2 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment and/or supervision role, required.


* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and/or Six Sigma knowledge and application.


* Demonstrated ability to lead, effectively communicate both written and verbal, and strong problem-solving abilities.


* Very strong interpersonal skills - including strong conflict resolutions skills.


* Have strong working knowledge of PC applications (Windows, Excel, Word, Access, etc.)


* Experience with performance management tools (LDS/DISS/MES/ERP, ....) is a plus.


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