Swing Shift Production Supervisor
Alliance Machine Systems International · Spokane, WA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Travel
- 10%
- Experience asked
- 35+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Alliance Machine Systems International (industrial) in Spokane, WA.
- They ask for
- 35+ years
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping, Automation
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Washington: typical posted base $88k–$122k. This one lists $80k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 25 production supervisor openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live production postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- About 19% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (35+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$126k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- Lean 37%
- EHS / safety 20%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Alliance Machine Systems International
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Alliance Machine Systems InternationalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
based on scheduled workloads to achieve the customer promised ship date.Reports Production status in Company Teams meetings and written pass-on reports on a daily basis.Accounts for hourly team members hours through the Time and Attendance process.Ensures hourly team members Direct and Indirect hours are accurate for Project Accounting.Supports procurement process of materials and other equipment to achieve schedules or improved shop performance.Leadership responsibilitiesDemonstrate strong leadership behaviors (employee-centered and value based) of Barry-Wehmiller’s Truly Human Leadership model.Co-owns the production teams’ culture of participation and collaboration with the Value Stream Leader and other leadership positions.Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is emotionally intelligent and is able to develop the Manufacturing Leads and lead difficult conversations with employees.Manage, Review and evaluate performance of Manufacturing Leads and Assembly workers through the BW Elevate/ Performance Cycle program.Support the Value Stream Leader in managing the appropriate shifts Skills Matrix through assessing team member skill levels and identifying, planning and executing employee training.In coordination with Human Resources (CPD) and the Value Stream Leader, the Supervisor interviews and hires, tracks contingent hours, develops training plans, delivers performance evaluations, adminsters disciplinary actions and terminates employees as warranted.Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.Quality, CI, Safety responsibilitiesPartner with Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator/ Manager and Value Stream Leader as a First line owner of Worker safety.Participates or leads various Gemba actitivities with extended leadership team(s) to review Project status, Target-To-Improve project status, housekeeping level, Team CI suggestion board, HAZCOM maintenance, or other work categories that support improved KPI’s.Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase output, safety, resource consumption or other business driver.Supports Company Schedule or Margin goals through identifying, planning, requesting resources Quality or Continuous Improvement efforts.May be asked to perform oth
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
About UsAlliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and service to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.About UsAlliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and service to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job DescriptionTHIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION LOCATED IN SPOKANE, WA. THIS IS A SWING SHIFT POSITION. STANDARD SWING SHIFT SCHEDULE IS MONDAY-THURSDAY 3:30PM-2AM.Position SummaryThe Swing Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating production activities by performing the duties personally or through subordinates for the assigned area. The role is responsible for leading assigned Production Leads and Assemblers by championing Barry-Wehmiller’s Truly Human Leadership approach where success is measured by the way we touch the lives of our co-workers and team members.The Supervisor must be a leader with the ability to develop others, a strategic thinker and a problem solver. This leader must be detail oriented and able to combine mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge with business functions and operations management.This individual should be well organized, disciplined and self-motivated, with the capability to balance multiple priorities related to operations and organization. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator and have a level of professionalism and business acumen that allows communication with company personnel as well as external customers.This position will be a critical team member in improving the Plants’ Schedule, Quality and Customer Satisfaction Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and will participate in Quality, Continuous Improvement and Plant Housekeeping/ flow projects with the Value Stream Leader, Manufacturing Engineering or other technical experts, previous experience or education is beneficial.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesDaily TasksSupports the quick resolution of project issues through multiple means so that Projects ship on time with the appropriate Quality levelThe role is responsible for leadership of the team and planning production activities and priorities through establishing manpower