Production Supervisor - Metal Finising​/Plating- 1st Shift

Production Supervisor | Manufacturing Supervisor | Production Shift Supervisor | Operations Supervisor

Location: Avtec Finishing New Hope, Minnesota

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM PM-3:00 AM + Overtime as Needed

Pay: Starting at $33.17-$46.63/hour (Based on Qualifications)

Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

(Employment/Staffing Agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. We hire directly.)

We're looking for an experienced Production Supervisor who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and creating an environment where employees can succeed.

This position is responsible for leading a production team while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You'll be a visible leader on the production floorcoaching employees, removing obstacles, improving processes, and helping your team achieve success.

Our work supports the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries, where quality, consistency, and accountability matter every day.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams and continuously improving operations, we'd like to meet you.

Please apply only if the following describes you:

? You enjoy leading, coaching, and developing employees.

? You hold yourself and your team accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.

? You communicate professionally and treat employees with respect while maintaining high expectations.

? You make sound decisions, solve problems, and remain calm under pressure.

? You have dependable attendance and understand that leadership starts with setting the example.

? You're comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and chemicals.

? You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.

? You are available to participate in an in-person interview in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading second shift manufacturing operations by overseeing employee performance, production schedules, quality standards, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role works closely with management, quality, maintenance, and production employees to ensure customer expectations are met while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees.
• Assign work and adjust staffing to meet production schedules.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and labor performance.
• Conduct regular floor inspections to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Train new employees and support ongoing employee development.
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures.
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain employee performance documentation and production records.
• Communicate production updates and operational concerns with management.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other departments to improve efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful supervisors lead by example.

The people who excel in this role typically:

• Build trust while maintaining accountability.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Develop employees through coaching and feedback.
• Stay organized and prioritize effectively.
• Solve problems before they become larger issues.
• Make fair, consistent decisions.
• Adapt to changing production demands.
• Lead with professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude.

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience managing production schedules, quality, and productivity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and use basic measuring tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

• College degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Metal finishing or plating industry experience.
• CEF/NASF Certification or willingness to obtain.
• HAZWOPER/Hazardous Waste Training.
• Forklift Certification.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

• Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care

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