Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Posting Area:
Operations + Manufacturing

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all production activities during an assigned shift to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This role provides direct supervision to operators, supports problem-solving on the production floor, and maintains communication between shifts. The Shift Supervisor ensures that equipment, personnel, and processes operate efficiently and safely while meeting production schedules and company standards.

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and direct production employees during the assigned shift.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and ensure staffing levels meet production needs.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to team members.
• Conduct shift huddles and ensure clear communication of goals and priorities.
• Address employee concerns, conflict, and performance issues in a fair and consistent manner.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure the team follows environmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct safety checks, report hazards, and lead incident investigations as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture through accountability and positive reinforcement.

Production & Process Control

• Monitor production flow, equipment performance, and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure line startup, shutdown, and changeover procedures are followed correctly.
• Work with maintenance and quality teams to quickly resolve downtime or quality deviations.
• Track and report production metrics (throughput, scrap, downtime, yield).
• Maintain accurate documentation including shift reports, operator logs, and production records.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure products meet all quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Address defects or abnormalities promptly and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Verify process checks, measurements, and quality checkpoints are completed correctly.
• Collaborate with Quality Technicians and Process Leaders to maintain stable operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and recommend improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and defects.
• Support Lean initiatives such as 5S, standard work, and root cause analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement teams when required.

• Industrial/manufacturing setting
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working around operating equipment
• Exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery

Must follow all PPE and safety requirements

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.