Supervisor II, Machining 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Manager
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Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.
The Front Line Manager II – Machining & Assembly is responsible for leading multiple skilled trades teams across machining, assembly, and associated precision‑fabrication operations within the Barberton facility. This higher‑tier leadership role carries expanded ownership for cross‑shift coordination, production planning, workflow prioritization, and technical problem‑solving within a complex, multi‑building machining environment.
The FLM II ensures safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution of machining and assembly work scopes, proactively resolves technical and operational challenges, and drives continuous improvement across processes, procedures, technology usage, and workforce effectiveness. This role serves as a key advocate for employee engagement, communication, and accountability while maintaining strong partnerships with technical support groups.
This position is primarily assigned to 2nd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts, departments, and work areas is essential to maintain seamless operations. Scheduled overtime may be required based on operational demand.
LocationOn‑site in Barberton, Ohio
Your Day to Day as a Front‑Line Manager II Operational Leadership & Team Management- Supervise, mentor, and develop union hourly skilled trades employees in machining, assembly, and related precision‑fabrication processes.
- Manage the daily activities of multiple machining and assembly teams, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and production requirements.
- Provide leadership continuity across shifts by establishing production plans, coordinating work execution, and ensuring downstream teams are prepared for follow‑through.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate machining and assembly activities across multiple buildings, work centers, and product lines.
- Work closely with technical support groups to interpret fabrication work scopes, resolve machining issues, and ensure adherence to specifications and manufacturing requirements.
- Manage complex component flows, ensuring clarity, communication, and coordination of technical requirements, engineering changes, and precision machining tolerances.
- Apply technical knowledge of machining, assembly, and skilled trade practices to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing support, and quality groups to investigate problems, identify root causes, and formalize corrective actions.
- Communicate safety, quality, and production updates verbally and in writing, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
- Input, analyze, and manage data related to labor…
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