Second Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

At Dakota Steel and Trim, we manufacture metal building components, including trim, siding, and roofing products. Family‑owned since 1992, we were the first metal roll former in South Dakota. With facilities in Canton, SD and Freeport, MN, our service area reaches throughout the Midwest and beyond. We are seeking a motivated individual with strong leadership skills to join our Canton, SD facility as the Second Shift Production Supervisor. In this role you will report to the VP of Operations, work closely with management to maximize operational efficiency, and balance office work with time on the production floor, including physical labor assisting Production Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between departments and shifts to maintain an effective teamwork environment
• Manage all production operations and strive for maximum efficiency
• Utilize troubleshooting and problem‑solving expertise to resolve operational problems
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy
• Assign cleaning tasks and maintain the sanitation schedule
• Perform on‑call duties for technical support during off hours
• Foster a culture where safety is top priority by enforcing and maintaining our safety program
• Build strong teams by selecting, orienting, and training team members
• Manage and track employee headcount, attendance, vacations, and breaks
• Provide leadership by delegation, coaching, performance management, and professional development of team members
• Oversee quality control
• Support management with maintaining the production budget
• Work with the Purchasing department to monitor quality specifications of incoming raw material and inventory count

Requirements

• 2+ years of successful experience in people management
• 2+ years of production and/or warehouse experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Able to walk and/or stand on concrete floors for 8+ hours a day
• Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid health insurance
• 401(k) with company match (4%)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Financial wellness program
• Referral program

Pay

$60,000.00 per year

Schedule

Second shift: 5:00 PM until done (normally around 2 AM, subject to change based on workload and production needs), Monday – Friday.