Production Supervisor

2nd Shift

Responsibilities:

• Recommend and support the hiring and development of high-potential employees through mentoring and structured training paths.
• Lead weekly departmental shift meetings and daily meetings with Work Team Leads (WTLs) to proactively address issues and audit assigned responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training standards for Leads, Operators, Pulpers, and Packers focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor daily shift performance to ensure expectations and responsibilities are met and properly tracked.
• Identify production gaps early and collaborate with the Plant Manager to implement corrective actions.
• Direct departmental personnel by making daily decisions related to staffing, equipment, and material allocation to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Execute supervisory responsibilities for production and manufacturing operations in compliance with company policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, work assignment, and performance management.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and standards while maintaining discipline, morale, and positive employee relations; administer corrective actions for policy violations, absenteeism, misconduct, or performance deficiencies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments including Purchasing, Maintenance, Customer Service, Human Resources, and Engineering to support operational objectives.
• Monitor on-time delivery performance and support the investigation of quality issues, including customer complaints and internal corrective action reports, by identifying root causes and implementing preventive training measures.
• Drive safety awareness initiatives by ensuring regular safety audits are conducted, identifying improvement opportunities, participating in safety teams, and serving as an active resource for safety programs.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators such as scrap, downtime, and throughput, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance results.
• Partner with Team Leads to address safety concerns within their areas and ensure injury reports are accurately completed.
• Deliver safety training as needed to reinforce policies and safe work practices.
• Promote workplace organization and continuous improvement by identifying cost-reduction opportunities and recommending enhancements to processes, procedures, equipment, and facility layout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree desired.
• 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing environment experience desired.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire

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