Shift Supervisor - 3rd shift Job Sandusky area,Ohio USA,Manufacturing / Production

3rd Shift Production Supervisor – Plating & Polishing

Competitive Salary!!

Schedule:

3rd Shift | Monday–Friday

Reports To:

Plant/Production Manager Direct Reports:
Approximately 14–15 employees

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations for a plating and polishing department. This person will be responsible for running the shift, supervising approximately 14–15 employees, maintaining production flow, and ensuring parts meet quality standards. This is a hands-on floor leadership position. The Supervisor will not be responsible for employee scheduling but will ensure the team is working safely and efficiently and that production is running correctly throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support approximately 14–15 production employees

Run the 3rd shift and serve as the primary point of contact for the department

Monitor production to ensure parts are processed correctly and on schedule

Inspect parts and ensure they meet quality standards

Identify and address production or quality issues

Ensure employees are performing their assigned duties and following procedures

Monitor employee performance, attendance, and overall well-being during the shift

Troubleshoot issues and communicate problems to management

Ensure plating and polishing processes are operating correctly

Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment

Communicate shift updates, production concerns, and quality issues to the next shift and management

Assist employees with questions or problems that arise during the shift

Enforce company safety and production policies

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing or production supervisory/lead experience required
Experience in plating, polishing, metal finishing, or a similar industrial environment preferred
Strong understanding of production and quality processes
Ability to lead and motivate a team of 14–15 employees
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Must be dependable and able to work a consistent 3rd shift schedule

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who knows how to keep production moving, hold employees accountable, recognize quality issues, and address problems before they become bigger issues. Experience in plating, polishing, metal finishing, or industrial manufacturing is highly preferred. This is not a scheduling position — the focus is on supervising the team, quality, production, and running the shift.