Production Supervisor Third Shift

Position Summary
The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the safe manufacture of company products across a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. They will satisfy all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost‑effective manner by supervising multiple functions and shifts of the production team while enforcing safety, quality, 6 S, and process requirements. The supervisor will be directly involved in hiring, training, discipline, and performance reviews for production employees.

Training will be on the 2nd shift.

Essential Functions

Responsible to safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments

Practice and follow 6 S principles daily and maintain the highest level of housekeeping excellence in the department

Ensure all safety requirements including the Cardinal Rules of Safety are followed at all times by every employee

Ensure that standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current, accurate and followed at all times

Schedule employees to meet production needs and to ensure vacation/time off are consistent with plant policies

Provide supervision and coaching to department employees to meet or exceed daily product metrics and goals

Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions

Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly

Communicate to employees on a daily basis on production needs and general plant communications

Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work in process levels, and monitor production throughput

Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes

Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel problems in a positive manner

Maintain and enhance a team environment and motivate the production workforce

Troubleshoot and provide cost‑effective resolutions to production problems

Maintain thorough knowledge of all production processes and materials

Control cost to manufacture, work-in-process inventory, and throughput

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities

Willing to work flexible hours including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet production demands

Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills

Highly organized, self‑motivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence

Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma certification

Preferred background and experience with 6 S implementation and management

Proven ability to work hands‑on with the team to achieve objectives

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable

Minimum 3 years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience

Preferred 1‑3 years of experience in operations in a manufacturing environment

Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management

Physical Demands

Squatting – X

Bending – X

Kneeling – X

Reaching – X

Twisting – X

Sitting in a chair – X

Stair climbing – X

Ladder climbing – X

Other climbing (type) – X

Walking on rough surfaces – X

Near moving machinery – X

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