Production Supervisor
Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Production Supervisor. The position will be based at our facility in Wilsonville, OR. The role will support 1st shift (6am - 3pm).
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above 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:
The Production Supervisor leads operations with a strong focus on safety, integrity, quality, and employee development while ensuring production demands and order fulfillment goals are consistently met. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to address production challenges, drive continuous improvement, and implement cost-saving initiatives. The supervisor develops shop-floor talent through coaching, training, and effective delegation to ensure proper staffing and strong performance. They serve as a key point of contact for production and quality issues, fostering a safe, engaged, and inclusive work environment.
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Roles & Responsibilities:
• Lead operations with a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and quality.
• Plan and execute production activities using both tactical and strategic approaches to meet operational demands, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement through daily cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure departmental production targets and order fulfillment requirements are achieved and old team leaders accountable for order fulfillment
• Generate, promote, and execute improvements to our processes and cost in production through CI and Cost savings initiatives.
• Build and maintain a high-performing shop floor team by developing trust, understanding individual motivations, and coaching employees to improve performance.
• Foster a safe, engaged, and inclusive work environment by enforcing company policies, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, equipment standards, and 5S+ practices.
• Drive daily accountability by establishing, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs), participate in tier meetings, and maintain visual management boards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for production issues within the assigned functional area.
• Support talent management activities, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Assess workload requirements and delegate tasks effectively to ensure appropriate staffing levels and production coverage.
• Lead and support quality issue investigations and resolution by collaborating with Quality Control, reinforce quality standards, and review internal and market quality trends
• Approve and manage employee timecards in compliance with internal policies and external labor regulations
• Conduct pre-shipment supervisory inspections to verify that quality and specifications standards are met.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or High school diploma with minimum 4 years of supervisor experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or operations experience
- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory 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 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Kanban/inventory control, Vista, AS400 or related order-management system.
- Experience working in ISO 9001 environment.
- Experience working in an engineer to order environment with a high level of variability.
- Experience managing timecards in UKG, Kronos, or similar time tracking system.
Additional Information:
Position Criteria:
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to direct, motivate, and manage employees.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee production operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safe work practices.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected challenges.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
• Production facility environment with Personal Protective Equipment requirements including safety shoes, protective eyewear. Closed non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Ability to lift 35lbs. per person and 70lbs. with a buddy lift; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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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.
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)