2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Overview

Job Title: 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Company: Clear Path Medical

Location: Tustin, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

This role provides leadership coverage for second-shift manufacturing operations and requires flexibility to support business needs while maintaining a sustainable schedule.

Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

As needed, the shift may extend up to 12:20 AM to support production continuity, issue resolution, or staffing needs

Eight-hour shift every other Saturday
, scheduled in advance to support production demands

Clear Path Medical values consistency and planning. Overtime is managed thoughtfully and communicated in advance whenever possible.

Clear Path Medical manufactures custom medical cable assemblies used in critical healthcare applications. Our products must meet strict regulatory, quality, and traceability requirements. We take pride in building products the right way, where compliance, documentation, and patient safety are just as important as throughput.

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading evening production operations with a strong balance of quality, compliance, and people leadership
. This role requires the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and resolve issues in real time, while ensuring all processes align with medical manufacturing standards.

This supervisor sets the tone for the shift by maintaining a calm, respectful, and accountable work environment, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with all procedures.

• Lead and support second-shift production teams to meet daily production goals while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to documented procedures, work instructions, and traceability requirements
• Monitor production flow and material availability, addressing issues proactively and escalating appropriately when needed
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and personnel issues using sound judgment and root-cause thinking
• Review and ensure accuracy of production documentation, travelers, and quality records
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and organization across the production floor
• Communicate clearly with the first shift, engineering, quality, and materials to ensure continuity and issue resolution
• Provide clear shift handoff reports that accurately reflect production status, issues, and follow-ups
• Coach and develop operators through consistent expectations, feedback, and support
• Address performance or conduct issues respectfully, firmly, and in alignment with company values

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of quality systems, documentation requirements, and process discipline
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions without constant oversight
• Proven ability to troubleshoot problems thoughtfully rather than react impulsively
• Leadership style that balances accountability with respect and professionalism
• Clear, direct communicator who can set expectations and follow through consistently
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems and basic production reporting tools
• Availability to work 2nd shift consistently, with flexibility for occasional overtime

• Production goals are met without compromising quality or compliance
• Documentation and traceability are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
• Issues are identified early and resolved effectively using sound judgment
• The team feels supported, respected, and clear on expectations
• The shift operates smoothly, safely, and with minimal escalation

• $21 – $27/hr based on real results and experience
• The autonomy to run your shift as you own it, as long as the numbers and quality are perfect

Clear Path Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.