Assistant Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Yesterday• Syracuse, NY
Eaton's GEIS division is currently seeking a Assistant Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift. This role is onsite at our GEIS Headquarters in Syracuse, NY. Relocation is not provided for this position.
As the electrical industry's global leader for explosion proof and hazardous environments, Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) is constantly pushing forward and looking ahead, advancing electrical and instrumentation products in new and innovative ways. GEIS manufactures over 100,000 products for NEC and IEC applications, including: conduit fittings and cable glands, industrial control and electrical apparatus, enclosures, industrial luminaires (including LED), plugs and receptacles, drilling and marine products, commercial construction, solar solutions, industrial and commercial cabletray, mechanical hanging components, and bracing products.
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The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
As an Assistant Supervisor you will provide leadership and direction for hourly work groups within the plant. You will assist the Production Manager with performance tracking in respect to safety & the environment, quality, on-time delivery, and cost for the respective areas. In addition, you are the first line contact between production employees and the management staff.
In this role you will:
- Conduct and support daily team start-up meetings with all department personnel in areas of responsibility.
- Represent the company when interacting with production employees on the shop floor.
- Help drive and implement safety policies and programs, meet operating budgets, complete continuous improvement plans, and coach employees on behavior/performance.
- Monitor control plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems, and supervise production activities to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed established quality requirements.
- Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work processes are followed, and countermeasures are implemented where necessary.
- Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully perform jobs and tasks.
- Utilize lean six sigma methodologies to reduce operational costs, inventory and lead-times, as well as ensure there is alignment with long-term manufacturing strategies.
- Partner with leadership to develop and establish manufacturing priorities based on the production schedule and monitor employee work requirements in order to meet customer deadlines.
- Ensure employees are adhering to all required policies and standards.
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Associates degree or High School Diploma/GED.
- Minimum of three (3) years' manufacturing or operations experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
- No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Machining experience (CNC, manual machining, etc.).
- Three (3) years of related operational experience including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP business systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office platforms.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement projects.
- Experience with Union environments.
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Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Results-oriented and ability to drive the necessary activities to achieve results.
• Ability to effectively manage people and priorities.
• Strong understanding of how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing principles.
• Time management and accountability.
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Client-provided location(s): Syracuse, NY
Job ID: Eaton-50071Syracuse
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-30T18:35:45
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)