Manufacturing Supervisor

Description

Job Summary: 

Support the Manufacturing Manager by leading daily production execution and frontline team coordination. Ensure work is performed safely, on time, and according to standard work. Focus on daily oversight, issue detection, basic containment, training execution, and escalation to protect quality and delivery.

Essential Functions:

· Leadership, Management & Accountability: Assist the Manufacturing Manager in overseeing and assigning technicians’ schedules, prioritizing shop orders, and monitoring team morale. Conduct individual check-ins, goal tracking, and performance reviews, including crucial or disciplinary conversations, to ensure team effectiveness and engagement.

· Training & Development: Identify, assign, and document required training for manufacturing technicians. Maintain accurate Training Records and support skill development initiatives to meet production and safety standards.

· Operational Coordination: Coordinate with other departments, field questions, provide solutions, and make daily announcements to ensure smooth workflow and communication across the organization.

· Work Environment & Production Oversight: Ensure work environments are prepared and maintained before and after shifts, anticipate and prevent shortages or downtime, and verify all work conforms to written work instructions and quality standards.

· Flexibility & Additional Support: Work overtime as needed and perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

· Core Values & Mission Alignment: Understand, fully support, and demonstrate Wasco’s mission statement, core values, and operating principles in all actions and decisions.

Skills and Abilities Summary

Requirements

MIN EXPERIENCE

2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.

and 2+ years of supervisory experience. 

Skills and Abilities Summary

Technical Interpretation & Manufacturing Knowledge

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications; knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and calibration.

· Specialized Fabrication Skills

Experienced with laser and TIG welding, clean room assembly, and soldering.

· Documentation & Time Management

Familiar with shop paperwork, labor tracking, and demonstrates strong time management skills.

· Leadership & Communication

Effective leadership and communication abilities; proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking) with bilingual Spanish/English preferred.