Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Overview:

We are currently looking for an expereinced Production Supervisor (2nd shift) to join the team in our Poynette Manufacturing facility. Our ideal candidate is someone who leads with people first — someone who knows how to support a team, build trust, and keep operations running smoothly, but also isn’t afraid to jump in and get their hands dirty. This role is for a leader who thrives on the floor, communicates clearly, solves problems in real time, and brings a steady, team‑focused presence to their shift.

This role requires 100% onsite commitment (Poynette) and the abilty to work 2nd shift (3-11, M-F).

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Operations:

• Lead daily production operations across shifts while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met
• Collaborate with other departments and shifts to support production flow and resolve constraints
• Open and shut down buildings at shift start/end and supervise weekend operations as needed
• Maintain awareness of all processes, equipment, and staffing changes
• Create, manage, and maintain production schedules and staffing reports
• Allocate production and labor based on part constraints, breakdowns, and outages

Safety, Compliance and 5S:

• Lead 5S projects and maintain plant safety and cleanliness standards
• Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce all safety protocols
• Conduct daily safety audits, Gemba walks, and safety form submissions
• Perform accident investigations, safety observations, and incident documentation
• Reasonable suspicion checks and escalating protocol as needed
• Troubleshoot issues and communication prior to maintenance escalation
• Submit maintenance work orders (non-urgent issues)

Employee Management and HR Functions:

• Track and report employee attendance and labor movement; discipline as needed

• Review, edit, and approved punches and timecards; verify weekend punches before Monday

• Approve, edit, or deny time off requests and maintain vacation calendars

• Conduct interviews and participate in hiring decisions as needed

• Collaborate with HR and/or management regarding employee discipline, PIPs, conflict resolution, terminations, and other employment-related issues

• Assist employees with forms and requests

• Engage with employees, address concerns, and gather feedback

Training and Development

• Develop training plans for new employees and maintain training records and logs
• Mentor and train Team Leads, backup leads, and other employees
• Support new hire onboarding, internships, plant tours, and floor orientations
• Plan and coordinate specialty role training (Helix, Water Panels, Frame Lead, Brazer)
• Participate in leadership development and continuing education

Production Performance and Reporting

• Track attainment numbers and explain performance variances
• Monitor training times, downtime, setup time, SPC checks, and MES system data
• Verify production numbers and investigate/address performance misses
• Complete daily Kanban, LMT, and 5S roadmap activities
• Prepare pass-down files and attainment reports
• Complete projects as assigned

Quality, Inventory, and Materials

• Complete Quality forms and transactions; support Quality department and processes as needed
• Manage RGAs, rework, forklift damage reports, and part shortages
• Print and update unit labels and troubleshoot label needs
• Communicate part outages and update communication boards/tabs
• Assist receiving and shipping operations when warehouse supervisor is unavailable

Systems, IT, and Equipment Support

• Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues prior to maintenance involvement
• Troubleshoot IT, vision, tester, and scan-to-pack systems prior to support department involvement
• Modify production related systems parameters as needed or authorized
• Stay informed on outages, system changes, and department updates

Communication and Administration

• Attend and lead meetings (daily meetings, Webex, Town Halls, in-person)
• Respond promptly to emails, messages, and meeting invites
• Communicate via email, text, phone, and Webex before, during, and after work hours
• Answer, transfer, and direct phone calls professionally
• Communicate with vendors and other locations (e.g. Westport) regarding returns or labeling issues
• Coordinate deviations with Engineering and pull drawings/documents as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supervisory Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to three years of management/supervision experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in union environment is a bonus
• Knowledge of and experience with integrated manufacturing systems
• Strong computer and software skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively present information and engage in problem solving with large groups and respond to questions from managers, customers, vendors, or other employees within the organization
• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Strong sense of urgency
• Accountability for self and team

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