Job Description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

The Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift is responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of production personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role plans and assigns work based on equipment, material, and staffing availability, while maintaining accountability for production output, schedule adherence, and quality standards during the shift.

As the primary leadership presence on 2nd shift, this position plays a critical role in driving performance, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring seamless communication across teams to meet internal and external customer expectations. The person that fills this role is expected to work Monday-Friday, 3:30PM-11:30PM.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities based on equipment capacity, material availability, and staffing levels.
• Lead shift operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and on-time delivery commitments.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to address issues and minimize downtime.
• Evaluate production performance and adjust schedules or resources as needed to meet budgetary and shipping requirements.
• Communicate production status, risks, and completion updates to management and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineering to analyze production issues, including yield losses, lot failures, and customer returns, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet specifications by overseeing in-process inspections and directing machine setup and adjustments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Participate in manufacturing planning, cost reduction initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams.
• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and accountability for assigned production personnel.
• Proactively coordinate with first shift supervisors to ensure a seamless, well-communicated transition that maintains productivity, quality, and safety standards across shifts.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) on the production floor in coordination with Engineering.
• Evaluate employee performance and conduct regular performance reviews and development discussions.
• Address employee relations matters, partnering with Human Resources as needed.
• Enforce company policies and administer corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and development of team members
• Monitor attendance and timekeeping; address issues proactively.
• Train, coach, and motivate employees to achieve performance, quality, and safety expectations.
• Ensure adherence to established manufacturing processes and engineering-defined methods.
• Review production documentation to ensure compliance and prevent unauthorized process deviations.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a technical, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process-driven environment.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a production setting preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Experience adapting to new processes, technologies, and production methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 certification or familiarity.

Work Environment:

• This is an on-site position within our Fairview, PA manufacturing facility, supporting 2nd shift operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.