Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift (Manufacturing)

Penmac Staffing is hiring a Production Supervisor for a well‑established manufacturing facility in the Brainerd/Baxter area. This full‑time, temp‑to‑hire leadership role on 3rd shift is ideal for experienced manufacturing supervisors who can lead teams, drive productivity, and maintain high standards for safety and quality. Pay: $55,000–$75,000 per year, based on experience

Shift: 3rd shift, Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Schedule:

Approximately 40–50 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, temp-to-hire

Work Location:

On‑site

• Supervise and lead a team of 10–15 production employees
• Execute daily shift plans developed by department leadership and scheduling
• Ensure production, quality, labor efficiency, and safety goals are met
• Provide clear communication between production teams and management
• Ensure accurate and timely production reporting and documentation
• Enforce standard operating procedures and safety requirements
• Coordinate machine setups with setup technicians and scheduling teams
• Partner with Quality teams to ensure first‑article approvals and inspections
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Interview, onboard, train, and coach production employees
• Review and approve timecards, manage schedules, approve PTO, and assign overtime
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans
• Address performance concerns and recommend corrective action when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment
• Perform other supervisory duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Solid mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, BOMs, and production schedules
• Experience working with production data and performance metrics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and spend significant time walking the production floor

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking for a long‑term opportunity on 3rd shift with growth potential, this Production Supervisor position may be a great fit.

• Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period!
• Long‑term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan.
• We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.

We have been placing people first since 1988.

We offer temporary, temp‑to‑hire, long‑term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries.

Penmac, a 100% employee‑owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states.

Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.