Supervisor, Final Assembly; Third Shift

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Location:

Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Date:
Jul 2, 2026

Overview:

The Supervisor Final Assembly (FA) will be directly responsible for running the daily operation during the third shift. This will include driving consistency among the shifts with other supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Direct responsibility for the Final Assembly 2cnd shift operations including production and the production staff.
• Ensures accurate record keeping on 2cnd shift, including employee timekeeping and essential production records.
• Prioritizes production schedules for 2cnd shift, including manpower requirements, product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Implements technical changes and process improvements, as needed.
• Makes budgetary recommendations and is responsible for controlling capital expenditures, expenses and direct/indirect labor cost.
• Drives production integration and documentation of changes in product/ technology.
• Identifies, quantifies and implements process improvement opportunities.
• Participates and may lead integrated product teams focused on promoting product design changes to enhance manufacturing capability.
• Participates and may lead new product introduction teams and coordinate the commissioning of next generation product lines.
• Participates and may lead integrated value stream teams focused on sustaining and continuously improving quality.li>
• Responsible for preparing financial reviews and cost analyses.
• Responsible for overall staffing and performance of production operators on 2cnd shift.
• Contributes to the planning of department capital, salary and overhead.
• Contributes to the planning of annual business milestones and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred. HS diploma (or equivalent) and 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree will be considered.

Experience &

Skills:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a production management role. Experience in a high volume production, automated equipment environment is a plus.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, cross functional, team oriented work environment
• Ability to lead a multi-functional product teams a plus.
• Experience participating in and providing input to a product design review process
• Experience with coordinating root cause analysis teams utilizing industry recognized problem solving disciplines and working knowledge of root cause techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must be customer-centric to both internal and external customers
• Proven ability to manage a team effectively with a strong orientation to developing and growing talent.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and experience leveraging Lean tools strongly desired
• Experience with implementation and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems and ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference strongly desired
• Must have a ‘hands‑on’ approach to learning and understanding the process steps in the department in order to quickly identify known or suspect quality issues and root causes.
• Proven track record of leading and driving change.
• Must be able to plan projects and track production utilizing project management software (preferably Microsoft Project).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Access is a plus

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Able to move effectively and timely in and around 70,000+ square foot cement floored manufacturing facility
• Able to move effectively and timely between external office buildings
• Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required
• Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Ability to travel to vendor locations as required
• Must be willing and able to work periods of extended shifts, typically but not limited to 10 hours in duration during critical work evolutions.
• Occasional work in a lift truck to heights of up to 30 feet above the ground may be required.