Finishing Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Finishing Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift | Manufacturing

Our client is seeking a Finishing Production Supervisor to lead a high‑volume manufacturing team on 2nd shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role requires strong servant leadership, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to coach and develop team members while driving continuous improvement across finishing operations.

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:00PM–1:00AM (occasional Friday OT) | Metric Bonus + Shift Differential

• Enforce OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and safe work practices.
• Conduct safety audits and address non‑compliance promptly.
• Promote ergonomic practices and injury‑prevention behaviors.
• Lead and support team members in daily finishing operations.
• Maintain production schedules and meet operating metrics.
• Ensure proper training in safety, quality, equipment operation, and 6S.
• Partner with technical staff to resolve equipment or process issues.
• Reduce WIP and improve process flow.
• Foster a culture of Lean, Kaizen, and waste reduction.
• Empower team members to identify and implement improvements.

• Serve as first point of contact for employee concerns.
• Collaborate with union stewards on contract‑related matters.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Maintain respectful, consistent communication with all team members.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Set annual goals aligned with operating metrics.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives as needed.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong safety orientation and accountability.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members.
• Prior manufacturing supervision experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in a high‑volume environment.
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing (Kaizen, Kanban, process control, production scheduling)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or related field (preferred)
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive motion.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and industrial equipment.