What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Shift Manufacturing Supervisor position at Danuser Machine Company?
Company Overview
Founded in 1910, our company is a proud fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer dedicated to producing high-quality equipment for agricultural and industrial markets. We specialize in designing, fabricating, and assembling a diverse range of products, from post hole diggers to earth augers, serving customers nationwide with innovative solutions and in-house manufacturing expertise.
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Evening Shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our production team during the critical evening hours. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to oversee manufacturing operations, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous process improvements. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for manufacturing excellence, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of manufacturing team members on the evening shift to meet production goals.
- Ensure all safety standards and protocols are strictly followed throughout the production area.
- Manage daily operations including assembly line processes, fabrication, welding, and machining.
- Utilize measuring instruments, blueprints, and production documents to verify product specifications.
- Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows and implementing lean manufacturing practices.
- Oversee heavy lifting tasks and manual handling procedures while ensuring team safety at all times.
- Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and incident documentation for accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience in manufacturing facility management or supervising production teams in an industrial setting.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and measuring instruments.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, assembly instructions, and production documents accurately.
- Familiarity with safety standards in manufacturing environments, including lean manufacturing principles and safety protocol adherence.
- Experience with MIG/automated welding or laser/plasma/press brake operation.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Mechanical assembly skills combined with technical proficiency in using various tools and equipment.
Industrial manufacturing environment with loud noise level. Facility is enclosed, ventilated, and heated but not air conditioned. Safety‐toe footwear and safety eyewear required. Gloves, hearing protection, or other PPE as needed.
Spends more than 1/4 of the time standing while working on a computer, the other 3/4 of the time is spent running production. Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and reaching will be required for additional duties. Able to lift up to 75 lbs. and occasionally position heavier material with the aid of lifting device(s). Generally requires clear vision at close distances for reading and computer tasks.
Full time. Second shift 3:45 PM – 2:00 AM, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be required. All training is done of first shift 5:30 AM, Monday through Thursday.
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Application Question(s):
- How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
Experience:
- MIG welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32