Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift at MANN+HUMMEL

Location:

Goleta, CA (100% onsite).

Shift: 2nd shift, 3:30 pm PST – 12 am PST, subject to change based on business needs.

Base pay range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year.

• Operational Leadership
  • Lead all second‑shift production activities across the plant.
  • Execute the production schedule and adjust labor and workflow in real time.
  • Own shift‑level KPI performance (OEE, scrap, throughput, labor efficiency, downtime).
  • Enforce standard work, WIs, and operational discipline across all departments.
• People Management
  • Direct and support hourly operators, area leads, and maintenance techs assigned to the shift.
  • Conduct pre‑shift meetings and provide clear performance and safety expectations.
  • Address attendance, conduct, and performance issues with appropriate documentation.
  • Support onboarding, cross‑training, and team development to build a flexible workforce.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Serve as the primary safety authority during the second shift.
  • Enforce LOTO, PPE compliance, safe operating procedures, and hazard reporting.
  • Lead initial incident response and documentation for safety events.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and site compliance requirements.
• Quality & Process Control
  • Ensure manufacturing processes meet specifications and follow Work Instructions.
  • Partner with Quality to contain defects, manage holds, and escalate issues promptly.
  • Enforce documentation, traceability, and proper handling of nonconforming material.
• Maintenance Coordination
  • Coordinate with on‑shift Maintenance Technicians and the Maintenance Manager to address equipment downtime and prioritize repairs.
  • Communicate critical equipment issues to the Operations Manager and Maintenance for next‑day resolution.
• Shift Coordination & Communication
  • Deliver a comprehensive end‑of‑shift report covering performance, issues, downtime, and carry‑over items.
  • Ensure seamless handoff between first, second, and third shifts.
  • Participate in daily Tier meetings and represent second‑shift operational status.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and elevate bottlenecks, waste, and safety hazards.
  • Support Lean, 5S, and standardization initiatives.
  • Recommend improvements to labor utilization, equipment reliability, and process flow.

• Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Experience Requirements
  • 3+ years of production supervision or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead large hourly teams.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and quality systems.
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure with minimal oversight.
  • Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP preferred).
• Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Ability to walk the production floor regularly and access all work areas.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
  • Work performed in a manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, and PPE requirements.
  • Primary schedule is second shift; availability for overtime, weekends, or emergencies as required.
• Preferred
  • Experience in filtration, plastics, chemical, or process manufacturing.
  • Background coordinating with maintenance or basic mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Lean/5S experience or certification.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Programs
• Life and Pet Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Programs
• 401(k) Match (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 3%, fully vested on day one)
• Nine paid U.S. holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Kaylee Peffers
Talent Acquisition Specialist – U.S. MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology USA
704‑642‑9364
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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Production