Total Seal is a leading manufacturer specializing in high-performance piston rings and precision components. With over 50 years of expertise in the racing industry, we are now expanding into Aerospace, creating exciting opportunities for skilled professionals to grow with us. Our commitment to engineering excellence and innovation makes us a trusted name in performance and reliability.
Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift
Pay: $38–$45 per hour
Schedule: Second Shift | Approximately 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Position Summary
Total Seal is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead second-shift manufacturing operations. This is a working supervisor position requiring active involvement on the production floor, including operating equipment, assisting with setups, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting employees to meet daily production goals. The position oversees multiple manufacturing departments, including CNC lathes, CNC mills, coiling, lapping, polishing, and other production operations. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can balance hands-on manufacturing responsibilities with employee supervision, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead and supervise second-shift employees across multiple manufacturing departments.
•Work alongside employees, operating equipment, assisting with setups, troubleshooting issues, and supporting production as needed.
•Coordinate staffing, machine assignments, workflow, and daily production priorities.
•Ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments are met.
•Monitor production output, scrap, downtime, and employee performance.
•Train, coach, and hold employees accountable for productivity, attendance, safety, and quality.
•Work with Quality and Maintenance to resolve manufacturing and equipment issues.
•Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
•Ensure accurate production reporting and proper use of manufacturing systems.
•Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
•Communicate shift performance, production issues, and priorities to first-shift leadership and management.
Qualifications
•Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in precision machining or a similar manufacturing environment.
•Previous supervisory, team lead, or production leadership experience required.
•Strong hands-on mechanical and technical skills, with the ability and willingness to operate manufacturing equipment.
•Experience with CNC lathes and mills preferred; exposure to other manufacturing processes is a plus.
•Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
•Familiarity with precision measuring equipment and quality inspection practices.
•Experience coordinating production schedules, staffing, and manufacturing priorities.
•Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
•Basic computer skills; SAP Business One or other ERP experience is a plus.
•High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a working leader, not someone who supervises from behind a desk. The right candidate is comfortable running equipment, solving problems, training employees, and stepping in wherever needed to keep production moving.This individual must lead by example, hold employees accountable, and take ownership of second-shift performance, quality, safety, and productivity.
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