Production Supervisor - Nights

Description

• Lead, oversee, and manage departmental projects, team leaders, and production staff
• Identify and resolve production flow issues; follow up on recuts, andons, missing parts, and other expediting needs
• Lead the Daily Management Board; track issues, drive corrective actions, and ensure root cause resolution
• Ensure daily labor balancing; minimize indirect labor and inefficiencies
• Plan and schedule departmental production to meet or exceed company takt times
• Ensure parts, tools, and materials are available and delivered on time to assigned work cells
• Identify and request tools and shop supplies; submit requests to the Production Manager for approval
• Manage hiring, discipline, performance recognition, and termination of production employees in accordance with company policy
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment; enforce safety standards and 5S practices
• Manage overtime, labor costs, and scrap reduction initiatives
• Ensure product quality; collaborate with the Quality department on check sheets, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
• Coordinate production activities with other shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency
• Maintain accountability for continuous training and development of staff; establish training goals and ensure completion

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Demonstrated experience managing production flow, labor balancing, and takt time performance
• Strong working knowledge of production planning and scheduling
• Experience leading Daily Management boards and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Proven ability to manage hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of quality systems and collaboration with Quality teams on corrective actions
• Experience managing labor costs, overtime, and scrap reduction initiatives
• Ability to coordinate operations across multiple shifts
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in basic computer applications (ERP systems, spreadsheets, production tracking tools)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement