Production Shift Supervisor

Role Purpose

Schedule: 12-hour shifts on 4-3-3-4 schedule. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage shift‑based production activities to meet safety, production, quality, and cost objectives.
  
• Prioritize and adjust production schedules based on product introductions, equipment efficiency, staffing, and business needs.
  
• Monitor and improve performance metrics across one or more production departments.
  
• Direct and support employees using established policies, procedures, and standardized work practices.
  
• Spend a portion of time performing hands‑on or individual tasks in support of production operations as required.
• Provide direct supervision to production employees, including task assignment, coaching, and frequent performance monitoring.
  
• Create and maintain positive, motivating employee relations aligned with corporate values and business objectives.
  
• Maintain open communication with employees through one‑on‑one interactions and group forums.
  
• Ensure employee alignment and focus through clear communication of priorities and expectations.
  
• Provide training and onboarding support for new processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Conduct daily production meetings with cross‑functional representation.
  
• Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and other functional teams to resolve quality, performance, and downtime issues in a timely manner.
  
• Interact with peer supervisors, management, and occasionally outside customers to gain cooperation and communicate technical or operational information effectively.
• Drive department strategies aligned with plant objectives and support successful execution of operational plans.
  
• Participate in or lead cost‑reduction and continuous improvement initiatives (quality, efficiency, waste reduction).
  
• Support and actively participate in the plant’s change management initiatives.
  
• Assist with or lead investigations into manufacturing issues impacting product quality or process performance.
• Maintain and enforce all safety regulations, housekeeping standards, and safe work practices on a consistent basis.
  
• Support and comply with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards.
  
• Attend and actively participate in required plant and operational meetings.

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be required (5-10%)

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in manufacturing operations; experience in high‑volume or advanced materials manufacturing (e.g., solar or similar processes) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing production teams.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret metrics and drive informed decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse workforce across multiple levels.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, electronic document management systems, and ERP platforms.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Experience supervising manual assembly or machining operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Continuous Improvement or Performance Excellence experience; Green Belt certification (Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC) preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems.