Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

About the role

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations at a growing production facility in West Warwick, RI. This is a newly created position due to business growth and offers an opportunity to lead an established second-shift team. The Production Supervisor will oversee approximately 15 employees, including a team lead and production staff, and will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective production throughout the shift. Candidates must have previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment. Industry-specific experience is not required; we are open to candidates from a variety of manufacturing backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise second-shift manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing operations in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Lead, coach, and support approximately 15 team members, including a team lead and production personnel.
• Monitor employee activity and performance and provide effective coaching and feedback as needed.
• Assign work across production areas to ensure efficient utilization of machinery and labor.
• Practice and enforce workplace safety procedures and proper use of equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training to manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse personnel.
• Partner with Production Management, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Machine Maintenance teams to support daily operations.
• Develop a working knowledge of essential manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Monitor production output and ensure products meet established specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify issues affecting efficiency or productivity and recommend process improvements.
• Generate and submit reports regarding employee performance and progress.
• Train and onboard new employees, including instruction on safe work practices and job responsibilities.
• Participate in the hiring and selection process for new team members.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Four or more years of manufacturing experience, including leadership or management responsibilities, is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Ability to effectively manage production employees and address performance or operational issues.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and production processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work fully onsite on the 2nd shift schedule of 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.
• Physical requirements: ability to sit, stand, and walk for sustained periods; frequently use hands to handle tools, equipment, and controls; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach; frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Pay

$60,000–$80,000 annually

Schedule

2nd Shift, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (fully onsite)