Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Fairbanks Morse Defense | Bird-Johnson Propeller Company LLC Schedule: 10 p.m.–7 a.m., with hours extended as needed for business continuity.

Lead with Purpose. Support the Mission.

At Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, the work you lead helps keep mission-critical vessels moving. A Fairbanks Morse Defense company, Bird-Johnson designs, manufactures, services, and overhauls marine propulsion and control systems, including controllable-pitch propellers, fixed-pitch propellers, and water-jets that support naval fleets around the world.

As our 3rd Shift Production Supervisor, you will lead the overnight manufacturing team whose craftsmanship, precision, and commitment to safety support this mission. Bring your leadership to a company that offers meaningful work, long-term stability, and a great company culture where your contributions matter.

Why Join Our Team?

• Health benefits from day one: Health coverage begins on your first day of hire.
• Robust retirement benefits: 401(k) program with up to a 6% employer match.
• Invest in your education: 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Share in company success: Eligibility for an annual company performance-based bonus of 5%.
• Build your future: Long-term stability supporting essential marine propulsion capabilities.
• Be part of a great culture: Work with a team that values your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
• Work with purpose: Help deliver the products that support worldwide mission-critical operations.

Position Summary

The 3rd Shift Production Supervisor manages overnight plant operations across the foundry and CNC machining areas. This role oversees 15+ hourly team members across multiple manufacturing disciplines, ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to exact quality standards. As the senior leader on the floor during the overnight shift, this position requires autonomous decision-making, technical oversight of casting and machining processes, and seamless communication with daytime leadership. Hours for the position will be 10pm-7am with hours extended as needed for business continuity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Shift Operations Leadership: Direct overnight manufacturing activities across the Foundry/Finishing (melting, molding, pouring, rough finishing and weld) and CNC machining lines to meet daily production goals. Provide oversite for Quality and Maintenance Members to ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and schedule hourly cross-trained team members across the site, managing attendance, performance, and floor assignments.
• Safety & Environment: Enforce all OSHA and site-specific safety regulations, ensuring proper use of PPE around high-heat foundry equipment and heavy CNC machinery.
• Quality Control: Monitor part dimensions and material integrity, leading immediate root-cause troubleshooting for machining errors, tooling wear, or casting defects. Initiating NCM’s / CARs as required.
• Shift Handover: Manage detailed shift-end reporting and handovers to incoming 1st-shift leadership to maintain operational continuity.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance technicians to address unplanned downtime, managing machine alarms or tool-breakage issues efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles on the floor to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and keep workstations organized.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift various items weighing up to 40 pounds at times in awkward positions.
• Ability to operate various material handling equipment.
• Standing for long periods of time. This position is 85% shop floor support and 15% office administrative duties.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting, automotive or shipyard. Experience within a Foundry environment, CNC machining center, or both would be preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with metal casting, metallurgy, CNC programming controls (G-code understanding), and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM data). CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), NDT Certified (field focus on VT [visual test] & PT Liquid Penetrant Testing]).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and hold accountable an hourly workforce with minimal supervision during off-hours.
• Problem Solving: Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to resolve equipment and process variance on the fly.
• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Metallurgy, or Operations Management is preferred.
• Knowledge and use of ERP Systems: Infor / Shopfloor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Use of Adobe Pro, Projects
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Non-Mandatory Qualifications

• Manual Machine Shop background.
• Crane Certification
• Concur knowledge

Additional Position Requirements

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

Equal Opportunity

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled