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Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

• Comply with all HSE and Quality procedures and policies – corporate and regulatory. Ensure that the Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of Safety are followed at all times.
• Implement Oerlikon Mission and Core Values: Integrity, Team Spirit, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Direct, supervise and monitor team leads and team members to meet or exceed all HSE, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and operational excellence goals.
• Work with relevant parties to write, review and/or approve job hazard analysis, risk assessments, work instructions and procedures. Ensure procedures are in place, teammates are trained, and procedures are followed.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new hires. Oversee mentoring by leads. Identify, coordinate and/or conduct training around job hazards, work instructions and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting HSE, quality, productivity, inventory, and operational excellence when required.
• Ensure proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables at all times.
• Maintain employee time and production records using SAP.
• Prepare and coordinate production and operator schedules to cover vacations, illness, and training within company guidelines. Adjust as required to meet daily goals.
• Conduct job performance reviews; recommend job performance improvement plans; coach, mentor and nurture employee development and growth.
• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, operational excellence, and productivity. Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities.
• Represents site management during off-shifts.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Must be able to work 3rd shift (10pm-6:30am) and rotate shifts as required to keep production moving and cover vacations/illnesses.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in a foundry/chemical environment (Highly Preferred)
• Completed a high school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity and experience with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems (i.e. SAP).
• Must be a contributor to production and comfortable working alongside production staff; must complete operator training in areas of responsibility.
• Must read, understand, and comply with all Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality procedures and policies – both - corporate and regulatory, and ensure Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of safety are followed at all times.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, or Green Card Holder.
• Must be able to work with easy mathematical formulas (mathematical skills required)
• Must be able to read and understand Risk Assessment (RA) and Job Hazards Analysis (JHA).
• Must use safe behavior at all times and ensure safe behavior of operators.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required and ensure operators wear appropriate PPE when required; respirators may be required.
• Must be able to read and understand standard operating procedures, material specifications, and instruction manuals in English.
• Must not operate or energize equipment, for which you have not been properly trained.
• Must keep working areas neat, tidy and organized at all times.
• Must actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Opportunity to volunteer as a First Responder (First aid, CPR, AED training required).
• Be able to provide positive mentoring, coaching and training to operators and leads.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.

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