Position Overview
A leading manufacturing company is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee plant operations on a 2-3-2 rotating 12-hour shift. This role is responsible for supervising manufacturing personnel, ensuring safety compliance, meeting production goals, and driving quality and efficiency across key departments. Ideal candidates will have experience as a shift supervisor, production lead, or manufacturing team lead in a fast-paced industrial or high-volume production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise hourly production employees across multiple departments during a 12-hour shift (2-3-2 schedule).
- Ensure all shift activities meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Monitor and manage daily production flow, equipment performance, and staffing levels.
- Resolve issues in real time and adjust plans to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Act as Incident Commander during emergency situations on shift.
- Conduct safety audits, enforce policies, and promote a hazard-free work environment.
- Address quality concerns promptly; apply root-cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues.
- Coach and mentor production employees; facilitate on-the-job training and enforce company policies.
- Promote a team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with plant rules and consistent execution of disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Support off-shift and weekend operations as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a production supervisor, shift supervisor, or in a similar manufacturing leadership role.
- Strong working knowledge of plant operations, production metrics, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with manufacturing systems is a plus.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to manage teams and drive results in a high-pressure environment.