Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Description

This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. The Shift Supervisor will play a key leadership role in maximizing productivity, minimizing waste, supporting employee development, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the manufacturing environment.

• Supervise, coach, train, and develop hourly production employees.
• Ensure proper staffing and efficient shift operations.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure quality checks are completed and products meet specifications.
• Maximize productivity, minimize waste, and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Conditions (SOC).
• Coordinate order and blend changes while minimizing downtime.
• Communicate operational issues and disruptions to management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support customer complaint investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• In-depth knowledge of extrusion operations and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with extrusion machinery or related production equipment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and lead process improvement initiatives.

• AA degree or equivalent experience.
• This position is 100% onsite.
• This position operates on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule consisting of alternating 2-day and 3-day work blocks (example: 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on). The schedule rotates to provide continuous plant coverage and includes every‑other weekend work.
• Shift schedule details:
• The shift is either 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. OR 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• This position requires working both in office (30%) and on the floor (70%) environments, with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and production equipment.
• Minimal supervision required; general direction provided on improvement initiatives and knowledge development.

• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counseling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.