Jobs · Manufacturing · Alabama

Production Supervisor

ITW Automotive · Decatur, AL · 2 days ago
Manufacturing$115/hrFull-time

About the role

The Night Shift Production Supervisor will lead and develop night shift operations by guiding personnel in a safe, efficient, and high performing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets are consistently met, quality standards are upheld, and all reporting and documentation are accurately completed on time.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop night shift operations by guiding personnel in a safe, efficient, and high performing environment.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and production standards are met by directing daily activities, reinforcing procedures, and maintaining compliance with company policies.
  • Develop and empower team members through coaching, cross training, goal setting, and skill building initiatives that support long-term growth and operational flexibility.
  • Oversee staffing decisions, including recommending hires, managing performance, administering progressive discipline, and ensuring fair and respectful treatment of all employees.
  • Conduct timely performance evaluations, including 30/60/90-day, mid-year, and annual reviews, incorporating input from team leaders.
  • Manage shift workforce planning, including scheduling, overtime coordination, and adjusting staffing to meet production and quality demands.
  • Maintain accurate shift records and reporting, including safety documentation, time and attendance, production and scrap data, training logs, and quality verifications.
  • Lead investigations, meetings, and improvement initiatives, ensuring proper follow through and communication with appropriate managers.
  • Drive continuous improvement in work methods, production efficiency, equipment utilization, and overall shift performance.
  • Promote strong housekeeping and safety practices, ensuring adherence to all company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related fields preferred).
  • 3–5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or team leadership—with demonstrated readiness to step into a supervisory role.
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing principles such as OEE, TPM, 5S, and SPC, with a willingness to continue developing expertise in these systems.
  • Experience contributing to or leading change management and process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and motivate teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital tools to manage performance, reporting, and communication.
  • A growth mindset, strong initiative, and the desire to continually learn and advance within the organization.

Skills

  • Leadership and Supervisory Experience
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles (OEE, TPM, 5S, SPC)
  • Change Management and Process Improvement
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Performance Evaluation and Coaching
  • Shift Work Scheduling and Management
  • Quality Control and Safety Compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Digital Tools

Benefits

Some of these benefits include:

  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)
  • Attendance Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • FSA/HSA
  • STD/LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarship Program
  • 3 for 1 gift match program
  • Volunteer Match Program
  • $115 credit towards safety shoes

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is available on a Night Shift basis.

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