McGard is hiring: Manufacturing Supervisor in Orchard Park

Overview Manufacturing Supervisor at McGard. 3rd Shift; Sunday - Thursday, 10:30PM - 7:00AM. Salaried, $70,000 - $105,000 DOE. McGard LLC is a manufacturing company located in Orchard Park, NY seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will oversee day-to-day operations on the production floor, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that quality, safety, and efficiency standards are consistently met. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about leadership, process optimization, and team development, we want to hear from you. About McGard McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field. Responsibilities Provide direct supervision and leadership to shift operations through planning, organization and direction of resources, including labor and materials, to directly impact plant operating metrics. Maintain the smooth and timely flow of plant production ensuring quality product is delivered to the next operation and customer. Coach, develop, and support hourly associates. Maintain positive and constructive reinforcement and review of individual work records, safety, workmanship, attendance, and production. Promote a continuous improvement philosophy to increase productivity and reduce setup times. Be familiar with manufacturing and assembly operations and assist in problem solving. Work directly with employees on day-to-day problems and reassign personnel as needed. Motivate employees through effective communication. Coordinate needs with Production Manager and other Supervisors to ensure attendance, adequate man and machine hours. Investigate manufacturing defects and implement appropriate corrective actions. Monitor production rates and assist employees when problems arise. Ensure operations have received adequate training and understand duties. Interact with Tool Room and Maintenance on emergency issues and reassign when needed. Act as Plant Emergency Coordinator for the shift. Coordinate improvements in setup and cycle times. Submit annual performance reviews for your area of responsibility for review with Production Manager. Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contracts and Company policies. Authorize verbal warnings and, with notification to Production Manager, authorize further disciplinary action as needed. Review and verify hours on the time and attendance system; authorize vacation and personal days. Must be able to open or close building and alarms. Education / Skill Requirements Associates degree with minimum 3 years’ work experience in a manufacturing or similar environment. In lieu of a degree, minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or similar environment. Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role preferred. Experience in operating, programming, and managing CNC equipment preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally. Physical Demands & Work Environment Position requires travel throughout the facility, with reasonable accommodation. The noise level is usually moderate. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr