Supervisor, 2nd shift
Flowserve US Inc · Addison, Illinois US, United States
About The Role
Schedule: 2nd Shift | Approximately 2:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Reports To: Operations Manager
About Opportunity
Flowserve is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd growing Shift manufacturing operation in. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys developing employees, and is comfortable making decisions independently while driving safety, quality, and operational performance.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading daily operations, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and helping build a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
What You'll Do
- Lead all 2nd shift manufacturing operations and production activities.
- Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Drive production performance, quality standards, and on-time delivery goals.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, efficiency, utilization, scrap, and rework.
- Coach, mentor, and develop production employees.
- Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and safety meetings.
- Support staffing, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
- Maintain accountability for shift performance and facility operations.
- Serve as the primary leadership presence on 2nd shift.
- Step in and assist employees when business needs require a hands-on leadership approach.
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What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
- Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of safety, production, and continuous improvement principles.
- Experience managing KPIs and operational performance metrics.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead independently and make sound decisions.
- Flexibility to support business needs and changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools such as:
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- 6S
- SMED
- FMEA
- Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Understanding of CNC machining environments.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, pumps, valves, aerospace, or similar industries.
- Familiarity with ISO quality systems.
- Ability to speak Polish or Ukrainian is a plus.
Leadership Traits for Success
We're looking for someone who is
- Trustworthy and accountable
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable and open to change
- Comfortable leading diverse teams
- Resilient under pressure
- A strong communicator
- A hands-on servant leader willing to support the team when needed
Work Environment
This position supports a growing 2nd shift operation and will oversee a team of approximately 5-20 employees. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment where production priorities and staffing needs may shift.
Schedule Expectations
- Typical schedule begins around 2:45 PM and ends around 12:00 AM
- Minimum 9-hour workday
- Occasional shifts up to 10 hours may be required based on production demands
- Flexibility is important as the operation continues to grow
Why Flowserve?
Flowserve is a global leader in industrial manufacturing with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and employee development. We offer a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and build long-term careers.
If you're a motivated manufacturing leader looking to take ownership of a growing operation and develop the next generation of talent, we'd like to speak with you.
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