Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Why We Need You

Shift Details: 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Initial training will occur on 1st Shift.
Flexibility to cover vacations and other staffing needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the activities of the production line personnel to safely produce quality products.
• Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of their direct reports by acting as a coach and mentor.
• Ensure daily human resource issues are timely and consistent (payroll, recognition, accountability, etc.).
• Ensure production activities are carried out in compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise and direct all Production activities for assigned lines to ensure that products are produced to meet or exceed all established process specifications and quality requirements.
• Confer with Production Manager and establish work schedules, assignments, and production requirements for operations and activities within or between departments.
• Observe work and monitor to ensure production or processing standard performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Interpret production specifications and determine the acceptability of production that is in process.
• Support activities such as Maintenance and Engineering.
• Maintain communication with Operations Management to assure production requirements are understood.
• Advise and counsel Production team members effectively, utilize progressive discipline, take corrective actions when warranted for crew members.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, establish, and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment.
• Eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment, and machine operations, which may lead to human injury and or property damage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, motivate, and engage teams while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the promotion of safe work practices.
• Working knowledge and understanding of products and manufacturing all products within specification.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Proficiency with computer systems and standard business software applications.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience driving operational excellence, process improvements, and productivity initiatives in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience driving operational excellence, process improvements, and productivity initiatives in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

• Leadership and Supervisory Experience
• Production Management
• Team Leadership
• Quality Control
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Workplace Safety
• Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Computer Systems Proficiency
• Manufacturing Processes Understanding
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Principles

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options, LiveWell Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan, Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance, Additional Benefits: Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance and Discounts, Back-up Child & Elder Care, PerkSpot Employee Discount Program