What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIGHT SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR position at Americase Inc?
Job Description
Job Title: Night Shift Production Supervisor
Reports To: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Location: Waxahachie, Texas
Shift: 4:00PM-2:30AM Mon-Thurs (Fridays as needed)
Job Code: PRS0123
Summary/Scope of Role: The Night Shift Supervisor oversees all aspects of production operations during the night shift, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and morale are maintained. This role is the primary decision-maker on the floor from shift start to shift end and serves as the direct link between hourly associates and plant leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of hourly production associates, providing direction, coaching, and real-time support throughout the shift.
- Monitor production output against targets; identify and resolve bottlenecks to meet daily schedules and throughput goals.
- Ensure product quality standards are met by monitoring in-process checks and coordinating with quality personnel when defects arise.
- Manage shift staffing including attendance tracking, workstation assignments, cross-training, and break coverage.
- Coordinate with maintenance on equipment issues; escalate breakdowns and complete downtime documentation.
- Complete detailed shift handover reports covering production totals, quality issues, safety incidents, attendance, and equipment status.
- Administer progressive discipline consistently and fairly in accordance with company policy; partner with HR as needed.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
- 3 years of manufacturing experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and hold associates accountable
- Working knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and GMP or quality standards
- Proficient in basic computer applications (email, ERP/MES systems, MS Office)
- Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
Required Skills/Key Competencies:
Oral communication skills
Manual Dexterity
Written communication skills
Technical communication
Professionalism and Confidentiality
Sound judgment
Attention to detail
Math aptitude
Problem analysis and solving Visual Ability
Collaboration Teamwork
Sound moral and ethical standards Highly motivated
Ability to work independently and Exceptional attention to detail
self-guide tasks
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