Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Support and promote company-wide values and objectives.
• Oversee converting operations on the assigned shift, coordinating cross-functional support to meet production and operational needs.
• Lead shift changeover communications to ensure smooth and effective transitions between shifts.
• Direct shift setup, including staffing levels, schedule requirements, and material readiness.
• Ensure production goals are achieved while managing shift capacity, assets, and flexibility.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues in real time, escalating to the Quality Director, Plant Manager, and relevant Managers as appropriate to ensure timely containment and corrective action.
• Aid Group Leaders in resolving staffing, production, and quality concerns.
• Perform order set-ups and first-piece quality inspections when required.
• Participate in the Company Safety Committee and lead weekly or as-needed safety briefings.
• Foster and reinforce a strong safety culture across the shift.
• Manage and direct all shift personnel, to include on-going skills assessment and training.
• Track, record, and report daily production metrics.
• Ensures accurate review, correction, and timely approval of employee timecards each pay period.
• Actively monitors employee attendance and unexcused time and communicates issues in accordance with company policy.
• Partner with management to establish expectations and accountability for shift employees.
• Identify and address training needs for shift personnel.
• Work closely with Plant Manager and Human Resources to address employee relations issues or grievances.
• Unlock and secure the facility as required and ensure incoming calls are answered during the assigned shift.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and hoisting certifications.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or production leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of personnel supervision, policy enforcement, and progressive discipline documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate instructions verbally, in writing, and via schedules.
• Intermediate computer skills, including email, database activity and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety compliance and enforcement.
• Ability to lead by example, build accountability, and motivate teams through knowledge sharing and coaching.