Manufacturing Supervisor

Dynamic Sealing Technologies (DSTI) of Andover, MN is looking to hire a full-time Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee our assembly/test, shipping/receiving and maintenance areas. This is a hands-on leadership position. The Manufacturing Supervisor is expected to spend the majority of their time actively engaged with employees and operations on the production floor, driving execution, developing team members, and resolving issues in real time. 

About DSTI

We are a publicly owned global manufacturing company that designs and produces high-performance custom fluid sealing solutions for multiple industries including medical, aerospace, oil and gas, food packaging, and alternative energy.

We seek employees who share our desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

• We are open minded: We take an optimistic and "can-do" approach to the opportunities and challenges we face.
• We are one team: Win or lose, we trust and support each other, find agreement and work together as one.
• We get results: We love getting things done and execute fearlessly and strategically to create success for our customers, our team and ourselves.
• We enjoy what we do: We are passionate about creating a better world and believe it's all about enjoying what you do, having fun while doing it and celebrating the wins.
• We seek progress: We learn from everything we do and move with speed and agility to innovate, evolve and adapt as necessary to maximize impact.

For the health and well-being of our valued employees, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance with a company HSA contribution, paid short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) and more.

Typical Duties of a Manufacturing Supervisor

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost goals. 
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, providing direction, removing barriers, and supporting accountability and teamwork. 
• Coach, train, and develop team members through performance feedback, cross-training, career development, and corrective action when needed. 
• Conduct daily huddles and team meetings to communicate priorities, expectations, safety requirements, and business objectives. 
• Plan and monitor daily and weekly production activities to meet customer commitments and department goals. 
• Monitor operational performance and address issues related to safety, quality, staffing, equipment, materials, or schedule attainment. 
• Ensure appropriate staffing, skills coverage, equipment, tooling, materials, and documentation are available for efficient operations. 
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other teams to resolve challenges and improve performance. 
• Monitor key performance indicators and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, throughput, employee engagement, and profitability.
• Establish and improve standardized work practices, processes, and procedures. 
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies. 
• Support capacity, workforce, and resource planning for current and future business needs. 
• Provide operational input for quotations, process development, manufacturability reviews, capital equipment decisions, and other business opportunities. 
  
• Communicate departmental performance, priorities, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership. 
• Promote a culture of ownership, respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications for a Manufacturing Supervisor

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered a substitute. 
• 5+ years previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.  
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve production goals. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, management, and other departments. 
• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive team dynamics. 
• Highly proficient in the use of technology tools including MS Office Products and MRP/ERP systems such as Epicor.

Flexible Work Schedule

The typical schedule would be Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm with some flexibility. This position typically requires 40-45+ hours a week in the office to be successful. Due to the hands-on nature of manufacturing routine remote work is not an option in this role.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you would be right for this Manufacturing Supervisor position with Dynamic Sealing Technologies, please apply. Finalists for the role will be invited to interview onsite at DSTI.

DSTI is an EOE/Veterans/Disability employer.