Production Supervisor

The 3^rd Shift Plant Supervisor leads third-shift production, coaching and developing employees to consistently deliver on safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role builds high-performing teams by selecting top talent, developing employees, and recognizing success, and serves as the first line of support for resolving employee concerns.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and direct the team to meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity targets


• Direct all daily production activities across assigned departments, conducting regular floor walk-throughs during the shift to monitor performance and resolve issues in real time


• Partner with Human Resources on interviews and hiring decisions to select top talent


• Champion a safety-first culture by serving on the safety team, enforcing safe work practices, and leading change initiatives


• Establish and maintain training standards for new employees; monitor progress, provide feedback, and arrange additional training as needed


• Conduct probationary and annual performance reviews, providing timely feedback and addressing performance issues constructively


• Manage shift staffing and schedule coverage to meet production demands


• Lead by example, setting the standard for accountability, urgency, teamwork, and respect with employees, leads, fellow supervisors, and managers


• Hold weekly shift huddles to communicate priorities, performance results, and company updates


• Track and act on key production metrics (e.g., equipment performance, scrap, and on-time delivery) to drive continuous improvement


• Lead and sustain 5S and continuous improvement initiatives


• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, preferred


• 2–5 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment


• 3–5 years of narrow web flexographic printing experience


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills, including MS Office and manufacturing software

Work Environment

• 100% onsite in a manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing and walking in manufacturing environment


• Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds


• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents


• Requires sustained concentration and close attention to detail

What You Receive

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Paid time off


• 401(k) and matching


• Medical/dental/vision insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance