Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Hunt Valve Co, 1913 E State Street, Salem, Ohio, United States of America

Salem, OH 44460, USA

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling?For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.

When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company delivers high-performance marine power and propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. With advanced facilities and strict quality control, we engineer reliable, mission-critical solutions. From casting to final assembly, every product meets the highest military standards, ensuring peak operational readiness. Position is located in Salem, OH.

The role of the 2 nd shift (4pm start) Supervisor combines high-level technical expertise with assertive team leadership. The position will be the primary authority on the floor during 2 nd shift, responsible for safety, and ensuring the production schedule stays on track and that all personnel are working efficiently. This position requires someone who can manage union employees, coordination with the dayshift supervisor, and serve as the technical expert on the machining side.

As the 2 nd shift Supervisor, the candidate will have limited support, this position must have the experience to address error codes, adjust off-sets and mechanical issues. The candidate will be responsible for managing the setup and operation of our multi-axis lathes and horizontal mills. Your main focus will be leading your team to hit production goals while ensuring every part meets our high-quality standards and tight tolerances.

The goal of the 2 nd shift Supervisor is to keep production moving smoothly and safely. You are to ensure your team machines quality parts that meets production standards. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of programming and operations to improve the overall capability of the shift.

In addition to the machining department, the candidate will also manage 3-5 employees in the non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and storeroom departments. While your primary focus is the machine department, the candidate will support these additional departments. Your leadership will help these departments run efficiently with a focus on safety and quality.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 10+ years equivalent work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

EXPERIENCE: 1-5 Years (5+ preferred) in a CNC Manufacturing/Engineering Environment.

Note:
This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurances
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Hunt Valve Co, 1913 E State Street, Salem, Ohio, United States of America,