Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Nortek Data Center Cooling scores B on the Alion truth index.
Work Schedule
Fixed 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday)
1st Shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Overtime may be required based on business needs
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15-25 employees, including team leads
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance management
Support hiring, training, and workforce planning
Operations Execution
Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals
Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues
Ensure adherence to standard work, policies, and procedures
Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow)
Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions
Maintain training matrices and build workforce capability
Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity
Safety & Quality
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
Ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures
Support and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives
Administrative
Manage time and attendance for production staff
Utilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-making
Maintain accurate records and reporting
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment
Direct supervisory experience leading production teams
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Experience in lean manufacturing environments
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience using ERP systems (Infor preferred)
Key Competencies
Leadership and people development (priority focus)
Accountability and results orientation
Problem-solving and decision-making
Communication and collaboration