2nd Shift Supervisor

2nd Shift Supervisor

The 2nd Shift Supervisor plays a critical role in managing daily shop-floor operations during the evening shift. This position ensures that production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with a high degree of quality. The ideal candidate leads directly from the production floor, builds accountability within the team, and drives continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities.

• Oversee all 2nd shift shop-floor production activities to ensure schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality.
• Lead and supervise production teams, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to achieve performance and productivity goals.
• Promote and enforce safety standards and procedures, maintaining a safety-focused culture on the shop floor.
• Monitor production processes and workflows, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to quality processes and specifications, addressing issues promptly to maintain high product standards.
• Interpret and review blueprints and work orders to organize tasks, allocate resources, and communicate requirements to the team.
• Make sound decisions and resolve problems under pressure, especially in fast-paced production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including applying lean principles and 5S practices where applicable.
• Build accountability within the team by setting clear expectations, tracking performance, and providing feedback.
• Collaborate with other shifts and departments to ensure smooth handoffs, consistent processes, and aligned production goals.
• Oversee or coordinate the safe operation of forklifts and powered industrial trucks, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to track production data, report on performance, and support planning activities.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work area in line with 5S and other workplace organization standards.
• Act as a hands-on leader by working directly from the production floor and modeling best practices for the team.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, safety protocols, and quality procedures.
• Ability to manage shop-floor teams effectively and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and work orders and translate them into clear instructions for the team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and maintain alignment across the shift.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities, particularly under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to managing production activities and documentation.
• Safety-focused mindset with a commitment to maintaining and improving workplace safety.
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable working directly from the production floor.

• Experience with pressure vessel or HVAC equipment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and 5S workplace organization.
• Forklift certification or experience overseeing powered industrial trucks.
• Experience using ERP systems to support production planning and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

Join a manufacturing environment that values strong, hands-on leadership and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will work with a committed team on a stable shift schedule, with opportunities to apply and grow your expertise in modern production practices such as Lean and 5S. The organization supports accountability, clear communication, and collaboration, providing a setting where your contributions to process improvement and team development are recognized and encouraged.

This role is based in a semi climate-controlled manufacturing shop, providing a comfortable and stable environment for production…