Night shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Hoffmaster, 625 Greg Street, Sparks, Nevada, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM

For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake through premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and Elevate Your Career with Hoffmaster!

The Shift Supervisor serves as the on-shift leader for manufacturing operations, providing hands-on supervision and direction to approximately 90 hourly employees. You’ll partner with Group Leads to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting customer, operational, and budget expectations. This role is ideal for leaders who enjoy being visible on the floor, engaging teams, and solving problems in real time.

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance operations during assigned shifts
• Ensure daily production goals, throughput targets, and customer requirements are met
• Own safety performance during the shift, reinforcing standard work and best practices
• Identify performance issues and partner with Shift Managers to implement corrective actions
• Escalate unresolved issues and communicate proactively with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Lead and participate in safety, operational, and cross-functional meetings
• Support implementation of new tools, equipment, and processes to improve safety, efficiency, and cost
• Monitor key performance metrics and address root causes of unplanned performance changes
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policies, GMPs, and HACCP guidelines
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business operations

• Proven leadership and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Ability to lead with autonomy while delivering operational results
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
• Experience working with union employees preferred
• Familiarity with ERP and time & attendance systems a plus
• Mechanical or technical aptitude preferred
• Experience driving change, managing KPIs, and leading improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement methods

Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity

This role demonstrates Safety through visible leadership and accountability on the floor,
Ownership by driving shift performance, and Teamwork through close collaboration with Group Leads and cross-functional partners.
Initiative supports continuous improvement, while Customer Focus ensures consistent quality and on-time delivery.

At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at !

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.