Bilingual Plant Line Supervisor, Metalworking

Worthington Manufacturing

Closter, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Establish Priorities, HVAC, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Planning, Metal Cutting, Metal Manufacturing, Metalworking, Multilingual, Operational Improvement, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Product Planning, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Reseller Channel, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Closter, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago

Own the night. Elevate the line. Improve every run.

You’re the kind of leader who can walk a busy floor at 11:00 p.m., spot a bottleneck, and clear it—coaching in English or Spanish as needed. Join us to guide our third-shift team, accelerate work orders through production, and turn great plans into great products.

Compensation & Benefits: $30–$35/hr (DOE). Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Your mission

Drive safety, quality, accuracy, and output while maximizing resources and cutting scrap/rework. Keep equipment reliable through frequent checks, and partner with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues quickly. Keep leadership informed with crisp status updates grounded in accurate data.

Core responsibilities

  • Lead a production team to hit manufacturing standards and production targets.
  • Plan, prioritize, and assign daily tasks based on workload and priorities.
  • Monitor process performance for efficiency, quality, and safety compliance.
  • Conduct regular equipment and machinery inspections; initiate corrective action.
  • Troubleshoot alongside maintenance and engineering to resolve technical problems.
  • Implement and enforce safety procedures and practices.
  • Maintain precise records of output, downtime, and material consumption.
  • Train and cross-train team members on safety, production techniques, and equipment use.
  • Ensure production schedules are met; provide timely status updates to leadership.
  • Work cross-functionally with Quality Control and Logistics for smooth flow and on-time delivery.
  • Perform additional duties aimed at improving production operations.

What sets you up for success

  • Fluent in English and Spanish.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading in a manufacturing setting.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and inventory management.
  • Hands-on with production scheduling tools or ERP systems.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Rapid problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organization, prioritization, and attention to detail with a commitment to quality.

Where you’ll work

  • Manufacturing floor featuring stamping presses, roll formers, laser cutting, and standard sheet metal fabrication equipment; minimal outdoor exposure.
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs; repetitive hand use with simple grasping; pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs; standing, lifting, bending, twisting, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching above shoulders, and climbing.
  • You will directly lead machine operators, assemblers, and other production staff.
  • Primary schedule: Third shift leadership.

About the company

We’re a leader in HVAC and sheet metal manufacturing, serving HVAC contractors, fabricators, and resellers. With our distribution division, we provide superior quality and a wide range of cost-effective HVAC hardware, accessories, and sheet metal components.

About the Company

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Worthington Manufacturing