Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Production Supervisor

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.

Within our business unit, we specialize in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximizing the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.

Key Figures: Revenue 1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead production operations and support a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for managing the assigned production area from receipt of incoming materials through delivery of finished products to the next internal or external customer. The Production Supervisor provides leadership, direction, training, and support to production employees while ensuring compliance with production requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and production schedules.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who fosters teamwork, drives continuous improvement, develops employees, and ensures operational excellence through effective utilization of people, equipment, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through active observation, coaching, enforcement of safety policies, and communication of hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure adherence to schedules, quality standards, and operational requirements.
• Manage issues related to incoming materials through coordination with Quality Assurance and the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Coordinate staffing levels and labor allocation to meet production demands and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Customer Service, Maintenance, Quality, and other support functions to address operational needs and changes.
• Partner with other production leaders to share resources and support overall plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems by verifying completion of required process, equipment, and product inspections.
• Drive a culture of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvements that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead employee cross-training initiatives to develop a flexible and capable workforce.
• Conduct employee coaching, performance management, corrective action, and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies.
• Manage labor, supplies, and departmental resources within established budget guidelines.
• Maintain accurate production records, staffing documentation, overtime records, labor balancing reports, and other required administrative records.
• Arrange coverage for employee absences and unexpected staffing challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or
• Equivalent advanced manufacturing training; or
• Equivalent combination of manufacturing leadership experience and education.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Effective time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with employees, peers, leadership, customers, and external contacts.
• Experience using manufacturing systems and standard business software to complete daily activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Individual must be a:

• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1