Manufacturing Manager

Job Title: 1st Shift Back-End Production Supervisor Department: Manufacturing / Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. This role supervises production teams, monitors performance metrics, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company policies and operational standards. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with operational discipline and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities 1. Production & Operational Execution • Supervise daily production activities to meet output targets and customer demand. • Monitor KPIs including production output, scrap rate, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery • Balancing the line in order to keep the production flow and calculate man power. • Ensure production schedules are executed according to plan. • Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality departments. 2. Team Leadership & Workforce Management • Lead, coach, and develop production operators and team leads. • Conduct shift meetings and performance reviews. • Manage staffing levels, attendance, and shift coverage. • Promote a culture of accountability and teamwork. 3. Safety & Compliance • Enforce safety policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with OSHA (or local regulatory) standards. • Lead safety audits and incident investigations. • Promote zero-incident culture. 4. Quality Assurance • Ensure adherence to quality standards and SOPs. • Support root cause analysis for defects and non-conformances. • Collaborate with Quality team on corrective and preventive actions. 5. Continuous Improvement • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work). • Identify waste reduction opportunities. • Participate in process improvement and cost reduction projects. • Support implementation of standardized work and best practices. 6. Reporting & Documentation • Prepare daily production reports. • Analyze trends and escalate issues when needed. • Maintain accurate production and personnel records. • Process Time & Attendance for employees. Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (preferred). • Technical degree with equivalent experience considered. Experience • 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. • 1–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role preferred. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles strongly preferred. Technical Skills • Knowledge of production and headcount planning. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools. • Understanding of Basic Industrial Engineering. • Familiarity with quality tools (5 Why, Fishbone, SPC). Leadership Competencies • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills. • Decision-making under pressure. • Results-oriented and data-driven. • High level of accountability and ownership. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunities for professional development and growth • A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. • Flexible PTO • Paid holidays • Prescription Drug Plans • Retirement Savings Plan (401k): • Basic Life Insurance • Onsite Physician • Employee Referral Program Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence. We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications. Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.