2nd Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of 10-15 employees during the evening shift, running Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. In this role, the supervisor oversees both injection molding and assembly operations, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring workflow, resolving operational issues, supporting team members, and maintaining a well-organized and compliant work environment. The supervisor also plays a critical role in training employees, promoting consistent performance, and fostering strong communication across shifts to support overall production continuity.

What you will be doing

1. Ensure a safe work environment within the manufacturing facility for all employees
2. Exercise the ability to mentor, lead, and develop employees' skills and responsibilities on a continuous basis
3. Monitor quality for continuous improvement and implement corrective action to achieve zero defects that will promote Southco as the leader in the global market
4. Effectively coordinate and communicate production issues with management, production planning, quality, staff, and production supervisors
5. Monitor production processes for constraints and productivity improvements. Develop plans and actions to alleviate the constraints in order to provide world class service
6. Effectively utilize the employees to address production and quality issues in a team setting
7. Ability to plan and implement activities that support the company's global goals

About you

High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate's Degree preferred)
Three to five years of manufacturing experience; supervisory experience preferred
Significant technical background and skills to manage and develop the department(s)
Strong interpersonal skills that promote a high level of communication and understanding
Ability to work in and promote a team environment
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a positive environment
Good organizational skills
High knowledge and understanding of quality and business systems
Safety and Quality conscious
Experience with plastic injection molding prefered

How will we reward you

Competitive base pay
Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees