2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and hire technical and production support staff.
• Communicate role expectations and hiring criteria clearly to recruiting partners.
• Coach team members involved in the hiring process to ensure consistent and effective candidate evaluation.
• Monitor team member turnover, identify root causes, and implement actions to improve retention and engagement.
• Assess individual and team strengths and identify development opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, implement, and sustain training programs to ensure capability across all functional areas.
• Coach and mentor team members to drive high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain succession plans to support business continuity and long-term growth.
• Promote cross-training and flexibility to meet changing production demands.
• Establish clear, measurable goals aligned with operational metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Maintain team focus and direction during periods of high demand or operational challenges.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of recognition, rewards, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Provide clear, timely updates on production status, risks, and priorities.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to review performance, address issues, and align on goals.
• Encourage feedback and input from team members to support engagement and problem solving.

Operations And Technical Management Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of the production plan, ensuring alignment of labor and resources to meet schedule requirements.
• Monitor production flow and address constraints or disruptions to maintain on-time delivery.
• Ensure adherence to standardized processes, work instructions, and operational systems used to track performance and progress.
• Drive accountability for accurate and timely reporting of production status and performance metrics.
• Oversee equipment readiness and coordinate with support teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Support and enforce preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities to address production issues, quality concerns, and process inefficiencies.
• Ensure effective management of non-conforming material, including identification, escalation, and resolution.
• Identify and implement process improvements, best practices, and productivity enhancements.
• Support layout changes, line balancing, and process optimization initiatives to improve throughput.
• Establish and monitor key operational metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment through enforcement of workplace standards.
• Lead by example, reinforcing company values, safety culture, and operational discipline.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental policies and ensure team compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies, and security requirements.