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Production Supervisor

Chandler, Arizona

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Job ID 58235 Functional area Production & Manufacturing Full-time/part-time Full Time Experience level Professional

Production Supervisor

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Production Supervisor
Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.


About Heraeus Covantics

We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!

Summary

We’re seeking a confident, experienced weekend shift Production Supervisor to lead all production floor operations during our 3x12 weekend shifts. As the most senior leader on-site Friday, Saturday and Sunday (6:00am - 6:00pm), you’ll be responsible for driving production to meet deadlines, ensuring quality standards, and managing multiple areas of the production floor. 

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all production floor activities across multiple departments during weekend shifts.
  • Drive production output to meet schedule commitments and customer delivery timelines.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop direct labor teams to ensure high performance and engagement.
  • Monitor material flow and coordinate with weekday teams to ensure continuity and readiness.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, including product defects and implements timely corrective actions.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and enforce compliance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Own execution of production schedules and ensure accurate reporting of progress and issues.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Materials to resolve escalations and improve processes.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and proactively address non-conformances.
  • Monitor and maintain departmental inventory levels and as needed, submits purchase requisitions to ensure adequate amounts of raw material on hand, as well as consumption of processed material in other departments.

What is Required for the Role:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
  • Experience overseeing multiple production areas or departments.
  • Proven ability to lead teams independently and make decisions under pressure.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO, lean manufacturing).
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
  • High emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate to people at all levels of an organization ability to build trust across teams and leadership skills that inspire and motivate others.
  • Availability to work weekends and provide leadership coverage during off-hours.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 58235 via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Covantics, is happy to assist you by email: [[cust_RecTeam]]. Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com.


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