Manufacturing Supervisor, Overnight Shift

Overview

Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor-Overnight Shift to join our organization.  In this role, the individual will join the Global Machining Operations Team in our Milford MA Headquarters. Specifically, the individual will be responsible for management and oversight of a quick paced, high technology Machining Center comprised of CNC Lathes, Milling centers, and EDM machines.　

The individual in this role will be responsible for supervision and/or support of approximately 20 overnight manufacturing personnel through direct interface with team section leaders from each manufacturing area. Following the direction of the lead shift management team, the ideal candidate will be able to work independent of immediate guidance and be the initial decision maker to resolve real time production and equipment issues, provide plant emergency response and address personnel related issues.  

Responsibilities

This role requires responsibility for keeping the operations aligned with the overall organization, both tactically and strategically.  It also requires continued implementation of our Lean Manufacturing system, inclusive of Lean Management, metrics development and daily review with the team.　

This position is a 3 nights per week work shift with hours from 7:30 pm to 8:00 am, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Overal Responsibilities:

• Direct support of all operating production environments　
• Assuring Daily targets and KPI’s are met　
• Support and oversight of all personnel　
• Direct involvement in individuals’ performance measures and reviews　
• Daily interface with department supervisors and plant management　
• Daily communications of tactical objectives, performance and underlying strategies to production personnel　
• Lead training programs and coaching for personnel　
• Responsible for plant emergency response, safety of plant personnel and equipment

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced machining or manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams by managing through influence
• Demonstrated ability to hold team accountable for achieving production targets, adhering to company policies, procedures and other organizational disciplines.
• Previous Lean Manufacturing Experience is desired.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.