2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused second shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who drives performance while supporting the development and well-being of their team. This role is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, delivery, staffing, production throughput — all while ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient work environment aligned with 5S and lean principles.

Essential Functions:

People Leadership & Staffing Lead and manage a production team, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. Partner with HR and operations leadership to hire, onboard, train, and retain hourly employees. Create and manage shift schedules to meet production and capacity goals. Provide timely coaching, performance feedback, and discipline when necessary. Safety & 5S Champion a safety-first culture; ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations. Proactively identify and correct safety hazards. Implement and sustain 5S practices to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area. Quality & Continuous Improvement Enforce quality standards and lead efforts to reduce defects and rework. Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to address root causes of nonconformance. Lead and participate in kaizen and process improvement initiatives. Production & Delivery Ensure daily production targets and delivery schedules are met or exceeded. Monitor workflow, machine utilization, and crew assignments to meet capacity demands. Escalate and resolve production barriers in real time. Accountability & Communication Conduct daily shift startup meetings and Gemba walks. Maintain clear communication with other shifts, departments, and leadership. Track and report KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Hold team members accountable to standards and expectations. Team Development Identify training gaps and cross-train team members to increase flexibility and capability. Act as a mentor and coach to develop future leaders. Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and process improvements. Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred, Minimum of three years leading in operations environments or equivalent combination of experience and education. Minimum of two years leading and furthering a lean culture that utilized lean methodologies and tools. Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Effective leader of people who can articulate a vision that inspires and motivates followership. Able to build trusting relationships with Operations team members and leaders across the organization. Proven experience developing and coaching direct reports with a focus on results, lean thinking, and people development. Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic skills. Strong business acumen. Efficient in using common computer programs like Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience using ERP systems. Keywords lift-and-shift staffing continuous-improvement-process-cip maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro coaching-mentoring environment-health-and-safety-hsse compliance policies-and-practices occupational-safety-and-health-act-of-1970 laws-and-regulations rework process-improvement workflow time-and-attendance startups gemba-walk performance-indicator training-and-development training-certification education-training mentoring employee-involvement lean-six-sigma presentations clubs-organizations enterprise-resource-planning-erp food-enterprise-resource-planning-erp medical-devices-enterprise-resource-planning-erp