2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Production Supervisor – Finishing & Machining (2nd Shift)

Join a 150-Year Legacy of Excellence at MacLean Power Systems!

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) in Mankato is a leader in the metal casting industry, guided by our True North Operating Principles. We are committed to exceeding customer expectations through AGILITY. As we prepare to celebrate 150 years of manufacturing excellence, we are seeking a 2nd Shift leader to drive success in our Finishing and Machining Department.

The Opportunity

As a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), you will lead a dedicated team of 15–20. This is an exempt leadership role with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000, offering the opportunity to master new technologies and mentor the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Key Responsibilities

- Culture of Safety: Actively promote and ensure a "Safety First" environment, ensuring all team members return home safely every day.

- People Leadership: Plan, direct, and coach your team. You will be responsible for hiring, performance management, and fostering an engaged, productive workforce.

- Training & Development: Provide consistent training for new hires and ongoing refresher training using established SOPs and SME collaboration.

- Operational Excellence: Develop and execute production plans to optimize equipment and workflow. Lead troubleshooting efforts and investigate equipment failures to minimize downtime.

- Process Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize setup times, changeovers, and operational cycles.

- Quality & Maintenance: Ensure all work meets our rigorous quality standards and coordinate with the maintenance team to keep equipment in peak condition.

What You Need to Succeed:

- Experience: 3-5 years in manufacturing/production operations with a solid grasp of Lean Manufacturing.

- Leadership Pulse: At least 2 years of experience leading crews. We value leaders who can resolve issues professionally and sustain positive change.

- Technical Aptitude: Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to understand complex machining processes.

- Soft Skills: A professional approach to resolving employee issues, a high degree of Emotional Intelligence, and the ability to lead and sustain change.

- Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Requirements:

- Must pass pre-employment assessment, physical, drug screen, and background check.

- Ability to meet physical demands (standing/walking on the production floor) in a foundry/machining environment.

Ready to lead? Apply now and help us power the next 150 years!

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All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.