Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Lozier Corporation · Middlebury, IN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "ABOUT LOZIER" which is company description, not about role. The instructions: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to include sections only when posting has real, specific content. We have:
- About Lozier (company overview) maybe "About the role"? Not exactly. Could treat as "About the role" but it's about company. However we can still include a section heading "About the role" with that content? The instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to include sections only when posting has real, specific content. We have:
- About Lozier (company overview) maybe "About the role"? Not exactly. Could treat as "About the role" but it's about company. However we can still include a section heading "About the role" with that content? The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests we can use those headings if appropriate. The posting includes "ABOUT LOZIER" which is about company; we could map to "About the role" or maybe we should not invent heading if not matching. But we can still use "About the role" heading and put the Lozier description there. It's acceptable.
We have Benefits and Schedule combined: they list benefits and schedule details. So we need separate Benefits and Schedule sections if content exists. The posting includes "BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE" heading then details: Company bonus potential... Additional $6000 annually... Additional second shift hourly shift differential. PTO... Competitive benefits package... Onsite Health Clinic... 401(k)... Employee Assistance... Educational Assistance... Career Development Programs... Casual dress... Relocation benefits... Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite. Monday thru Thursday schedule, supporting 10 hour shifts. Friday thru Saturday schedule, supporting 12 hour shifts. Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.
Thus we have both benefits and schedule details. So we can create Benefits
with list of benefits, and Schedule
with schedule details.
We also have Position Summary (could be Responsibilities? Actually it's a summary of role). Could map to "About the role" or "Responsibilities". The Position Summary describes responsibilities. We could put under "Responsibilities". The Essential Job Functions list duties; could be under "Responsibilities" as well. Other Job Functions also duties. Could combine.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, Required Skills, Preferred Skills, Special Demands. Could map to "Qualifications" and "Skills". The instruction says we can have sections for Qualifications, Skills. We'll need to decide.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus we need to parse content into appropriate sections.
Let's outline sections:
- About the role (or About Lozier): company description paragraph.
- Responsibilities: Position Summary + Essential Job Functions + Other Job Functions (maybe as list). Could be a mix of prose and list.
- Qualifications: Education, Experience.
- Skills: Required Skills, Preferred Skills, Special Demands (maybe as list).
- Benefits: list.
- Schedule: list.
We must not create sections with filler text. All have content.
We must not include headings like Pay (none). So skip.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build. For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Responsibilities
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated area to ensure execution of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives. This role directly supervises teams, ensuring efficient material flow, operational effectiveness, and accurate order fulfillment. The Production Supervisor works collaboratively across departments to establish and maintain a positive employee relations environment, implement process improvements, uphold company standards, and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
- Supervise working teams to meet daily operational goals and performance metrics including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), order accuracy, labor efficiency, and downtime.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards such as ISO 9000 and advanced product quality planning (APQP), and delivery commitments through daily oversight and coaching.
- Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating requirements ensuring that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align support for operational objectives.
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, proper storage, and use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, and training to ensure labor coverage and team readiness.
- Participate in and lead lean initiatives, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving efforts to drive continuous improvement.
- Track and report area performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs); identify and act on trends and anomalies in real time.
- Analyze real-time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization is valuable.
- Conduct regular process checks and audits to ensure standards are met and issues are escalated or resolved quickly.
- Maintain accurate records of production, labor, downtime, and incident reporting as required.
- Support the maintenance and readiness of operational equipment, including warehouse vehicles or production machinery.
- Foster a high-performance environment built on clear expectations, accountability, respect, and development utilizing SQDCM models.
- Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
- Ability to work and interact well with others.
- Support special projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams as assigned.
- Assist with warehouse layout adjustments, material handling strategies, or production line balancing.
- May participate in union-related matters or bargaining support, depending on location and assignment.
- Contribute to community engagement or wellness initiatives as part of company culture.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is required. Bachelor degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if degreed. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if non-degreed. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role. If no lead or supervisory experience, successful completion of the internal leadership training program will fulfill this requirement.
Skills
- Required Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MES and WMS platforms. Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook). Fluency with lean manufacturing or warehouse practices (5S, visual management, standard work). Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills. Proven experience utilizing SQDCM models to lead and unify teams. Analytical/quantitative problem resolution. Ability to recognize waste/losses and identify solution to reduce or minimize losses. Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business. Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and execution, including capacity planning. Ability to drive continuous improvement. Capable of operating within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Preferred Skills: Experience with SCADA, ASRS, or RF technology. Knowledge of ISO 9000, APQP, Six Sigma. Experience with aligning process capability to internal or external customer requirements. Experience in union environments is a plus. Bilingual skills.
- Special Demands: Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including frequent walking, standing, and exposure to machinery. Requires frequent floor presence, including walking, standing, and collaboration with shift teams. Ability to operate warehouse equipment or manufacturing tools as needed. Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for using measuring instruments. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications. Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule depending on production needs.
Benefits
- Company bonus potential.
- Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi-weekly paycheck).
- Additional second shift hourly shift differential.
- PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
- Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
- Onsite Health Clinic.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career Development Programs.
- Casual dress.
- Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
Schedule
- Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
- Monday thru Thursday schedule, supporting 10 hour shifts.
- Friday thru Saturday schedule, supporting 12 hour shifts.
- Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.
We must ensure no extra fluff. Also ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "The above job description is meant to describe..." etc. That is boilerplate; we should remove it. Indeed the final paragraphs: "The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis." This is boilerplate/legal; we should remove per instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we must cut that out.
Thus we should not include those paragraphs.
Now check we haven't missed any
Benefits
with list of benefits, andSchedule
with schedule details. We also have Position Summary (could be Responsibilities? Actually it's a summary of role). Could map to "About the role" or "Responsibilities". The Position Summary describes responsibilities. We could put under "Responsibilities". The Essential Job Functions list duties; could be under "Responsibilities" as well. Other Job Functions also duties. Could combine. Qualifications: Education, Experience, Required Skills, Preferred Skills, Special Demands. Could map to "Qualifications" and "Skills". The instruction says we can have sections for Qualifications, Skills. We'll need to decide. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting. We need to use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Thus we need to parse content into appropriate sections. Let's outline sections: - About the role (or About Lozier): company description paragraph. - Responsibilities: Position Summary + Essential Job Functions + Other Job Functions (maybe as list). Could be a mix of prose and list. - Qualifications: Education, Experience. - Skills: Required Skills, Preferred Skills, Special Demands (maybe as list). - Benefits: list. - Schedule: list. We must not create sections with filler text. All have content. We must not include headings like Pay (none). So skip. Now we need to format. We'll produce something like:
About the role
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build. For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Responsibilities
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated area to ensure execution of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives. This role directly supervises teams, ensuring efficient material flow, operational effectiveness, and accurate order fulfillment. The Production Supervisor works collaboratively across departments to establish and maintain a positive employee relations environment, implement process improvements, uphold company standards, and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
- Supervise working teams to meet daily operational goals and performance metrics including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), order accuracy, labor efficiency, and downtime.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards such as ISO 9000 and advanced product quality planning (APQP), and delivery commitments through daily oversight and coaching.
- Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating requirements ensuring that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align support for operational objectives.
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, proper storage, and use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, and training to ensure labor coverage and team readiness.
- Participate in and lead lean initiatives, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving efforts to drive continuous improvement.
- Track and report area performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs); identify and act on trends and anomalies in real time.
- Analyze real-time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization is valuable.
- Conduct regular process checks and audits to ensure standards are met and issues are escalated or resolved quickly.
- Maintain accurate records of production, labor, downtime, and incident reporting as required.
- Support the maintenance and readiness of operational equipment, including warehouse vehicles or production machinery.
- Foster a high-performance environment built on clear expectations, accountability, respect, and development utilizing SQDCM models.
- Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
- Ability to work and interact well with others.
- Support special projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams as assigned.
- Assist with warehouse layout adjustments, material handling strategies, or production line balancing.
- May participate in union-related matters or bargaining support, depending on location and assignment.
- Contribute to community engagement or wellness initiatives as part of company culture.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is required. Bachelor degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if degreed. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if non-degreed. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role. If no lead or supervisory experience, successful completion of the internal leadership training program will fulfill this requirement.
Skills
- Required Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MES and WMS platforms. Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook). Fluency with lean manufacturing or warehouse practices (5S, visual management, standard work). Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills. Proven experience utilizing SQDCM models to lead and unify teams. Analytical/quantitative problem resolution. Ability to recognize waste/losses and identify solution to reduce or minimize losses. Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business. Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and execution, including capacity planning. Ability to drive continuous improvement. Capable of operating within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Preferred Skills: Experience with SCADA, ASRS, or RF technology. Knowledge of ISO 9000, APQP, Six Sigma. Experience with aligning process capability to internal or external customer requirements. Experience in union environments is a plus. Bilingual skills.
- Special Demands: Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including frequent walking, standing, and exposure to machinery. Requires frequent floor presence, including walking, standing, and collaboration with shift teams. Ability to operate warehouse equipment or manufacturing tools as needed. Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for using measuring instruments. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications. Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule depending on production needs.
Benefits
- Company bonus potential.
- Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi-weekly paycheck).
- Additional second shift hourly shift differential.
- PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
- Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
- Onsite Health Clinic.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career Development Programs.
- Casual dress.
- Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
Schedule
- Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
- Monday thru Thursday schedule, supporting 10 hour shifts.
- Friday thru Saturday schedule, supporting 12 hour shifts.
- Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.