Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company delivers high-performance marine power and propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. With advanced facilities and strict quality control, we engineer reliable, mission-critical solutions. From casting to final assembly, every product meets the highest military standards, ensuring peak operational readiness. Position is located in Salem, OH.

The role of the 2nd shift (4pm start) Supervisor combines high-level technical expertise with assertive team leadership. The position will be the primary authority on the floor during 2nd shift, responsible for safety, and ensuring the production schedule stays on track and that all personnel are working efficiently. This position requires someone who can manage union employees, coordination with the dayshift supervisor, and serve as the technical expert on the machining side.

As the 2nd shift Supervisor, the candidate will have limited support, this position must have the experience to address error codes, adjust off-sets and mechanical issues. The candidate will be responsible for managing the setup and operation of our multi-axis lathes and horizontal mills. Your main focus will be leading your team to hit production goals while ensuring every part meets our high-quality standards and tight tolerances.


The goal of the 2nd shift Supervisor is to keep production moving smoothly and safely. You are to ensure your team machines quality parts that meets production standards. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of programming and operations to improve the overall capability of the shift.

In addition to the machining department, the candidate will also manage 3-5 employees in the non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and storeroom departments. While your primary focus is the machine department, the candidate will support these additional departments. Your leadership will help these departments run efficiently with a focus on safety and quality.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 10+ years equivalent work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.


EXPERIENCE: 1-5 Years (5+ preferred) in a CNC Manufacturing/Engineering Environment.


Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled