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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Quanex
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Quanex is looking for a Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The standard schedule is Monday – Thursday, 3:30pm - 2:00am with overtime as needed.

In this role you are responsible for managing direct reports, mentoring, discipline, performance monitoring/appraisals, embrace and influence your team around continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Safety.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Various Work Schedules
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about this position?

  • Growth Potential
  • Team-Oriented Environment
  • Ability to Make an Impact

What Success Looks Like

  • Coordinate new hire training, cross training with your direct reports
  • Develop and train employees on Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
  • Ensure quality products are delivered to customers and processes are followed.
  • Is a team player and supports Production Supervisors across all shifts.
  • Participate in safety committee, audits, and all company objectives related to safety.
  • Understands labor efficiency and assists in reach goals while making good business decisions.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor degree preferred.
  • 5 years’ experience in machine-driven manufacturing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems.
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds.
  • 3 years in a role leading people required.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is $66K to $80K with bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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