Job Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Location: Middlefield, CT, US, 06455 Business Unit: Zygo

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to support our optics value stream in our Middlefield, CT location. As a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled associates in the crafting ultra-precision optical components into high-performance optics that enable world-class metrology and optical systems. You will oversee production operations to ensure safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. This role leads and supports a production team, coordinates workflow, monitors performance, and drives continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise production activities to achieve scheduled output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Allocate labor and resources to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime
• Monitor production metrics (e.g., productivity, scrap, downtime) and take corrective action as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
• Lead, coach, and motivate production team members to achieve performance goals.
• Conduct shift startups, daily huddles and 1st to 2nd shift hand-offs, and safety/quality briefings.
• Hire and train new employees and support cross-training among team members.
• Provide performance feedback and participate in evaluations and disciplinary actions as required.
• Enforce safety policies and always ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Investigate and resolve safety incidents, quality issues, and process deviations.
• Escalate issues related to staffing, materials, equipment, or quality in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and KPI tracking.
• Communicate production status, issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Participate in operational and cross-functional meetings as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree or technical certification preferred (Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment; prior supervisory or team-lead experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and KPIs
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills (ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, production reporting tools)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Accountability and integrity
• Team leadership, ability to coach and develop others and collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset, working knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work core hours 2:00pm – 10:30pm

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing. Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us! We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.