Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor | Manufacturing Supervisor | Production Shift Supervisor | Operations Supervisor

Location: Avtec Finishing - New Hope, Minnesota

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday | 3:00 PM-1:00 AM + Overtime as Needed (Initial training will be completed on 1st Shift.)

Pay: Starting at $35.17-$48.63/hour (Based on Qualifications)

Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

Avtec Finishing is hiring an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our second-shift manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys developing employees, solving production problems, improving processes, and creating an environment where people can succeed. You will be a visible presence on the production floor—setting expectations, coaching employees, removing obstacles, and holding the team accountable for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and on-time delivery.

Our metal-finishing operations support customers in the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries, where consistent processes, dependable delivery, and attention to detail are essential.

If you are a fair and accountable leader who knows how to build trust, develop employees, and drive results, we would like to meet you.

We want candidates to understand the position and workplace expectations before applying:

• This is a second-shift position working Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• Initial training will take place on first shift. Candidates must be available to temporarily work first-shift hours during the training period.
• Overtime may be required based on production and business needs.
• This is an active, hands‑on manufacturing leadership role that requires a regular presence on the production floor.
• The work environment may include heat, humidity, noise, dust, odors, and controlled chemical exposure.
• Employees must consistently follow all safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Personal mobile devices must remain secured during working time and may be accessed only during authorized breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
• Dependable attendance is essential. Supervisors are expected to set the standard for their teams.
• Interviews are conducted in person at our New Hope, Minnesota facility. We do not conduct virtual interviews.
• Applicants who currently live outside Minnesota should have definite relocation plans and be prepared to describe those plans during the application process.

The Production Supervisor leads second-shift manufacturing operations by overseeing employee performance, staffing, production schedules, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous‑improvement activities.

This position works closely with production employees, management, Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, and other departments to meet customer requirements while maintaining a safe, respectful, accountable, and productive work environment.

The Production Supervisor is expected to balance the needs of employees, customers, and the operation while making fair, timely, and consistent decisions.

• Provide visible, hands-on leadership throughout the shift.
• Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable for performance, safety, quality, attendance, and workplace conduct.
• Coach employees through regular feedback, recognition, redirection, and performance discussions.
• Train new employees and support the continued development of existing team members.
• Address employee concerns professionally, consistently, and respectfully.
• Build trust while maintaining appropriate accountability.
• Promote teamwork, ownership, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Model the attendance, communication, conduct, and work standards expected from the team.

• Assign work and adjust staffing based on production priorities, available resources, and customer requirements.
• Monitor productivity, labor performance, workflow, quality, and schedule attainment.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor…