Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
TLDR
Lead 15–25 employees, apply lean manufacturing principles, and use Infor production data to drive safety, quality, and productivity.
Work Schedule
Fixed 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)
- 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Overtime may be required based on business needs
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leads
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance management
- Support hiring, training, and workforce planning
Operations Execution
- Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals
- Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues
- Ensure adherence to standard work, policies, and procedures
- Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
- Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow)
- Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions
- Maintain training matrices and build workforce capability
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity
Safety & Quality
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures
- Support and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives
Administrative
- Manage time and attendance for production staff
- Utilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-making
- Maintain accurate records and reporting
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment
- Direct supervisory experience leading production teams
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Experience in lean manufacturing environments
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience using ERP systems (Infor preferred)
Key Competencies
- Leadership and people development (priority focus)
- Accountability and results orientation
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and collaboration
Nortek Air Solutions develops advanced cooling systems specifically designed for modern data centers, including liquid and large-scale air solutions. Focused on supporting AI and hyperscale environments, Nortek delivers energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC products that enhance indoor air quality, setting a high bar in the industry.
- Founded
- Founded 1977
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- machinery
Production Supervisor