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2nd shift Production Supervisor

OtterBase
Hastings, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
About the Opportunity

We're looking for a motivated 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations while fostering a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production and shipping schedules are met, maintaining quality standards, developing employees, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving problems, and improving manufacturing operations, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Do
Production & Operations

  • Lead daily production and shipping activities to achieve safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals.
  • Ensure products are manufactured and shipped accurately according to customer specifications.
  • Review production schedules, allocate resources, and adjust priorities to meet customer demand.
  • Monitor daily production performance and communicate key metrics to leadership.
  • Maintain effective communication between shifts to ensure smooth transitions and operational continuity.

Team Leadership

  • Train, coach, and develop production associates.
  • Provide regular performance feedback and support employee growth.
  • Promote accountability while creating a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Foster teamwork and encourage continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Ensure employees consistently follow established procedures and work instructions.
  • Document process improvements and maintain accurate operating procedures.
  • Support audit readiness by ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and eliminate production bottlenecks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Document Control, and other departments to support production goals.
  • Communicate operational challenges and implement solutions with cross-functional teams.

Safety

  • Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Reinforce all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure associates receive proper safety training and follow safe work practices.

What Success Looks Like

  • Strong safety and quality performance
  • Consistent on-time production and delivery
  • Well-trained and engaged production team
  • High process compliance and audit readiness
  • Reduced downtime, waste, and production delays
  • Continuous improvement across operations

Qualifications
Required

  • Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Process Assistant, or in a manufacturing leadership role.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred

  • College degree or relevant technical certification.
  • Experience in shipping, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as LN or Baan IV.
  • Experience leading departmental or cross-functional improvement projects.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and requires a hands-on leadership presence on the production floor. The role includes exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and varying temperatures.

Physical requirements include:


  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling
  • Occasional movement between departments or buildings
  • Overtime or schedule adjustments as needed to support production demands

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing manufacturing team while making a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and employee development. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team in an environment that values continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

Salary : $60,000 - $95,000

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