Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

About the role

The role of Production Supervisor is both challenging and highly impactful. This position is responsible for leading daily operations on the shop floor, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met. This role reports to the Team Manager and requires strong floor presence, real-time problem-solving, and the ability to operate effectively on night shift with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly employees within the Scroll Machining department to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.
• Execute daily production plans to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Monitor machining processes, equipment uptime, and production flow; address bottlenecks, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Train and develop team members on standard work, safety, and quality expectations.
• Enforce safety standards and promote accountability across the shift.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to align on production goals and performance updates.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output and downtime tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and address non-conformances.
• Support Lean Daily Management, including Tier meetings and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Five (5+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and meet production targets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing production challenges.
• Able to collaborate effectively across functions, including maintenance, engineering, and quality.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to operate effectively on night shift with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and familiarity with manufacturing systems (e.g., timekeeping, reporting tools).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in machining or a technical production setting preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• Paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Pay

$25-$30 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM. Additional production hours may be scheduled on Fridays based on business needs during peak periods.

About Our Location

The facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Us

Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area, and offers its 600+ employees many opportunities for advancement.

Our Commitment to Our People

We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.