Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor

Location: Arden

Eaton is currently seeking a Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor for its manufacturing site in Arden, NC. This 4/10 role is onsite Monday - Thursday and supervises our Medium Voltage Controls Assembly (MVCA) team from 5:00am to 3:30pm. Additional hours will be required to ensure proper preparation for shift start-up and occasional overtime.

The Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating manufacturing activities to achieve maximum productivity, while maintaining world-class standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role supports the Plant, Operations and Manufacturing Managers in developing and implementing processes that promote a zero-incident safety culture, maximize production output, maintain equipment reliability, and reduce overall operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations and provide direct leadership to employees within the assigned area.

• Support hiring, staffing, and performance management activities; maintain accurate departmental records for productivity, quality, and attendance.

• Coach, motivate, and counsel employees to drive performance, engagement, and ongoing skill development.

• Accurately manage timecards, attendance, and scheduling in Kronos, including work schedules, vacations, and overtime.

• Lead and support plant-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.

• Develop and execute staffing plans and production schedules to meet or exceed operational targets.

• Plan and prioritize production activities based on customer delivery requirements, operational efficiency, and material availability.

• Monitor departmental and plant-wide performance to ensure quality and productivity standards are consistently achieved or exceeded.

• Promote and utilize company systems and tools to ensure effective execution of processes within assigned areas.

• Drive employee engagement in Lean manufacturing initiatives, including standard work, 5S, pull systems, team empowerment, and structured problem-solving.

• Champion a behavioral-based safety culture focused on achieving zero incidents.

• Foster a positive work environment aligned with company values, encouraging continuous improvement and employee engagement.

• Communicate policies, procedures, and expectations clearly and ensure consistent adherence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to optimize workflow and meet quality and delivery expectations.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience (one of the following):
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; OR Associate's degree from an accredited institution with 2+ years of direct leadership experience; OR High school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of operations experience, including 5+ years of demonstrated direct leadership experience

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Arden, NC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Position Criteria/Skills:

• Proficiency computer skills and aiblity to type (MS Excel; MS Word; Outlook)

• Working knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, materials management, safety/EHS, and quality assurance principles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees

• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business…