Operations - Supervisor, Manufacturing 3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA
Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing (Third Shift)
Location:
Endicott, NY, in person
Status: FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-time 37.5-40 hrs weekly
Compensation: $27-$28/ hr plus shift premium
Job Description SummaryThe Shift Supervisor at Amphenol Industrial is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities during their assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. He/She will coordinate with Production Supervisor to provide direct, hands-on leadership to hourly production employees, support production goals, and help maintain smooth workflow on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities- Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and support a team of hourly production employees during assigned shifts to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Train, coach, and support team members to enhance performance, skills, attendance, and engagement.
- Maintain accurate shift records, including production data, attendance, and incident reports
- Review and approve employee timesheets, attendance records, and time-off requests in accordance with company policies.
- Communicate and coordinate with management, maintenance, and supply chain teams to address production needs and resolve issues
- May be required to help fill in vacancies to not impact the production schedule.
- Safety & Quality Responsibilities: Enforce safety policies and conduct routine safety checks to maintain a safe work environment
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and promptly address defects or production issues
- Operations Responsibilities: Monitor daily production activities to meet output, quality, and schedule requirements
- Assist with shift start-ups, changeovers, and shutdown procedures to minimize downtime
- Respond quickly to production issues, escalating more complex problems to management when needed
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement Responsibilities: Track and report production metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency
- Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts
High school diploma or equivalent required (associate or technical degree preferred) 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment Core competencies Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and shop floor operations Understanding of safety practices and OSHA guidelines Basic knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement (hands-on application preferred) Ability to troubleshoot issues and make quick, sound decisions during a shift Proficiency in basic computer systems (timekeeping, production reporting, Microsoft Office) Ability to stand, walk, and be active on the production floor for extended periods
Physical/Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in labs, at customer sites, and with hands-on equipment. Occasional lifting of samples/equipment (up to 50 lbs).
* Disclaimer:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management
At Amphenol, we aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age. Our business spans the globe and our facilities reflect the diversity of our geographic footprint. We hire local talent to run our facilities because we believe they have the deepest understanding of their respective countries, cultures and employees.
This diversity of our workforce and local knowhow is a key pillar of our continued success. Even though our sales and manufacturing capabilities are global, we do not impose a standardized global approach upon our businesses. Rather, Amphenol embraces a common global culture that encourages multiculturalism, agility, local empowerment and execution. We embrace diverse perspectives as we believe they lead to better long-term outcomes for our employees and business.
At Amphenol, we work to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation,…
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