Manufacturing Department Supervisor- Engineering Technology Degree req

Manufacturing Department Supervisor
- Engineering Technology Degree req.

Asheville, NC, USA

Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future. We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships.

Posted Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a supervisor to lead our wall department. The right person for this job is an experienced leader with mechanical aptitude, and someone who is excited by the challenges of a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.

• Respectful work environment where independence and personal growth are encouraged
• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• 401k with match
• Health and wellness program
• Company social events

• Create and maintain a safe and fulfilling work environment for employees and coordinate departmental activity to ensure quality standards and schedules are met with maximum efficiency.

Team/Safety related:

• Coordinate weekly and daily activity in the department, providing instructions that are in accordance with company policy.
• Develop employee skillsets with training and experience
• Plan and oversee employee career development
• Conduct performance reviews
• Participate in hiring decisions
• Identify and promptly address safety risks
• Uphold company policy and procedure.
• Maintain and improve team cohesion and morale
• Assign wages and raises for department employees

Quality/Delivery related:

• Review output quality to ensure quality standards are consistently being upheld
• Ensure department is maintaining pace relative to the production schedule
• Provide feedback and coach/support employees to ensure quality standards are met
• Communicate with Quality Assurance to make iterative improvements to standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with the production manager, other supervisors, and lead hands to schedule work for best plant efficiency.
• Coordinate tools and materials for production employees
• Understands the importance of fairness and safety to maximize the mental and physical health of a team
• Is highly engaged, self-motivated and focused on meeting performance and quality expectations
• Incorporates continuous improvement into regular activity as a path to long term success
• Prioritizes experience as a mechanism for professional growth, career development and stability
• Constantly demonstrates teamwork, through truthful communication, active listening, and collaboration.
• Always maintains a positive attitude and influences others through enthusiasm, inspiration, commitment and pride.
• Demonstrates accountability for personal and team actions to meet commitments through honest, fair and transparent behavior.

• Experience leading a team, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Engineering Technology degree
• Formal leadership training is an asset

• Based on qualifications and experience

Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.