Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Shift Supervisor

The Shift Supervisor oversees production processes, inputs/outputs, equipment, procedures, policies, and personnel on the production floor. This role ensures safety, efficiency, and quality standards are maintained while supervising and supporting employees during assigned shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Learn and understand pipe product sizes, types, and specifications.
• Gain operational knowledge of assigned production equipment.
• Read and interpret product drawings and specifications.
• Complete and ensure accuracy of production records, reports, and paperwork.
• Maintain knowledge of quality standards and correct poor quality issues as needed.
• Perform and understand tasks assigned to subordinate employees.
• Study and enforce SOPs to improve efficiency in the department.
• Collaborate with other facility departments to support production.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are met and enforce company safety policies.
• Use SOPs to train employees effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• Direct responsibility for supervising 3–10 employees.

Qualifications include:

• Proficient English language skills: able to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, manuals, and write routine reports.
• Strong reasoning ability: able to solve problems, adapt to variable situations, and interpret instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong numeracy: able to calculate figures such as percentages, production rates, and work with measurements.
• Leadership skills to train, mentor, and enforce standards with subordinates.

Physical demands and work environment include:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers; able to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift or move up to 70 lbs (assistance required above 50 lbs).
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to verbally communicate and understand verbal/written communication face-to-face or by telephone.

We offer:

• A safe, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for leadership development and growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Shift-based schedule with overtime opportunities.