Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Blue Scope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for all production personnel and activities that occur during an operating shift. The Supervisor exercises decisions over the paint line hourly work force with respect to safety, environment, quality and production. The Supervisor is accountable for setting the standard for employee behavior and performance, developing a positive team environment and advocating for teamwork and collaboration. The Supervisor handles ongoing development of employees and a culture of continuous improvement, and interacts constructively with production, quality, maintenance, engineering and customer service personnel to meet the needs of our customers and business.

• Manage the production process and serve as the first point of contact for management, employees, and operation issues, including start/stop of production activities due to safety, environmental, quality, reliability, or people issues.
• Make product decisions based on quality/compliance.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis).
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Manage crew resourcing including training, vacation plans, call‑off coverage, and overtime.
• Investigate incidents and enforce disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare shift reports and lead pre‑shift/production meetings.
• Capture delay/quality data including root cause analysis.
• Proactively lead safety audits and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Champion a safety‑first culture through daily engagement and corrective action.
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, and sales to ensure production aligns with customer delivery expectations.
• Operate and maintain production equipment safely, including forklifts, cranes, and hand tools.
• Support customer visits and audits as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred).
• A minimum of five years of industrial work experience (10 years preferred).
• A minimum of five years of supervisory work experience in a similar role (10 years preferred).
• Understanding of coil coating processes, including pre‑treatment, curing, and color matching.
• Familiarity with substrate types (e.g., galvanized, galvalume) and their behavior during painting.
• Experience with production tracking systems (e.g., MES, ERP).
• Ability to analyze OEE, downtime, and scrap data to drive decisions.
• Microsoft Office proficiency with substantial Excel skills.

• Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.
• Collaborative Partner – Seeks to understand; shares knowledge; builds/uses diverse networks for greater impact; uses a range of skills and approaches to influence others.
• Leader of People and Teams – Clarifies purpose; builds team identity and spirit; inspires team members to work together; is fair, transparent, and thoughtful about others.

• Near moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat; moderate noise level.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays; second shift only (3:40 pm – 12 am).

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work  support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO:
Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Blue Scope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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