2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) to lead daily manufacturing operations within an assigned value stream. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment.

This position is permanently scheduled for 2nd shift and requires flexibility to support Saturday production approximately 20 times per year (paid overtime).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities during the 2nd shift, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement through adherence to standardized work practices, 5S, and regulatory requirements
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives utilizing tools such as PDCA, pull systems, workload leveling, and waste reduction methodologies
• Coach, mentor, and develop production employees and team leads to build a strong, high-performing workforce
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and production control teams to ensure smooth production flow and shift-to-shift communication
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements
• Utilize visual management tools and performance dashboards to monitor key performance indicators and drive operational improvements
• Support budgeting, labor planning, cost control, and performance management initiatives
• Promote employee cross-training to improve workforce flexibility and operational continuity
• Champion a "right-first-time" quality mindset while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, along with manufacturing experience
• Ability and willingness to work a 2nd shift schedule
• Ability to work scheduled Saturdays as business needs require (approximately 20 Saturdays annually, paid at overtime rates)
• Prior experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills
• Ability to influence performance and drive results within a production setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, or Operational Excellence initiatives
• Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, and basic operational financial concepts
• Experience developing employees through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and operational excellence

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with significant visibility and impact on manufacturing operations
• Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Overtime opportunities through scheduled Saturday production support
• Ability to directly influence safety, quality, productivity, and team development

Schedule: 2nd Shift (Permanent)
Weekend Requirements: Approximately 20 Saturdays per year (Paid Overtime)
Industry: Manufacturing / Production Operations