Production Shift Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Location: Owosso, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday Night–Friday Morning
Schedule: Typically begins Sunday at 10:00 PM
Compensation: Competitive Salary, Based On Experience

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Shift Supervisor to oversee third-shift manufacturing operations at a facility in Owosso, MI. This position is responsible for leading production employees, maintaining a safe and productive work environment, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to motivate and develop employees while meeting production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.

• Promote and enforce workplace safety programs to prevent injuries and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and established safety standards.
• Lead shift start-up meetings, safety discussions, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Serve as a safety leader and role model for production employees.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Ensure employees consistently follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines.

• Supervise, train, coach, and develop production employees to maintain a high-performing team.
• Foster positive employee relations and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Provide performance feedback, conduct employee evaluations, and address performance concerns.
• Administer coaching and corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee schedules, staffing coverage, vacation requests, absences, and overtime.
• Support employee hiring, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication between production employees, management, and other departments.

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Monitor production performance, operational efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, quality, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to resolve operational challenges and implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records, performance documentation, and shift communications.

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of production supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, including direct responsibility for leading employees.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, coach, and develop production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, workplace safety, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage staffing needs, employee performance, and operational priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work the designated third‑shift schedule.

Preferred:

• Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience implementing cost reduction initiatives and operational performance improvement programs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing or industrial production operations.

This position is fully on-site within an active manufacturing facility. The Production Shift Supervisor will work closely with production…