Night Shift Manufacturing Supervisor​/Foreman

Night Shift Manufacturing Foreman Company History

Scot Forge is a 130-year-old company that manufactures open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers succeed in their initiatives with forged solutions for everything from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Land Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

The Night Shift Foreman role will provide the servan
t leadership mindset and oversight needed to maintain safe workflow and quality decision making support across all departments, providing a collaborative leadership presence that works in partnership with first-shift leadership.

This position is located in our Spring Grove manufacturing plant and is a 2nd/3rd shift position averaging 10-hour shifts.

• Support the planning and coordination of the overnight production team across the entire plant including sawing, forging, heat treating, machining, and testing department.
• Provide clear instruction and leadership to Leads, operators, technicians, and employees to maintain a safe environment, quality execution along with an efficient flow.
• Work closely with HR and the team on the floor to support operational excellence, continuous improvement and re-enforce company policies including safety, HR compliance, quality, and attendance.
• Direct the team on the floor in emergency and unplanned situations and exceptions.
• Facilitate cross-departmental problem solving as the needs arise.
• Develop soft skills and competencies of supervisors, team leads and aspiring leaders, creating deep "ready now / ready next" leadership bench strength.
• Conduct end-of-shift reports and effectively pass along critical information to incoming supervisors and managers
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and day shift leadership regarding any ongoing equipment or tooling issues.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum associate's degree in Business, Industrial Manufacturing, or Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in metals environment.
• 5 years prior leadership experience in a supervisory or lead role on a production floor.
• Ability to make decisions independently and manage a team with limited oversight during off-hours.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process documentation, and inspection criteria.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, production tracking tools, and intermediate computer skills.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, raw material grades and low volume /high mix, material flow.

• We have grown to become a leader in the open die forging industry by rewarding our most valuable resource... OUR EMPLOYEE OWNERS. Employee Benefits include:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (75% of the day) in shop environments including hot and loud areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate forklifts, hoists, or overhead cranes as needed.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE including hearing and eye protection, heat-resistant gear, and steel-toed footwear.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.