2nd Shift Supervisor

The Challenge Printing Company•Sanford, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1911, The Challenge Printing Company is the premier provider of printed packaging components for the pharmaceutical industry. For over a century, we’ve built our reputation on quality, innovation, and unwavering customer commitment. We are excited to invite a motivated, reliable, and team-oriented Second Shift Supervisor to join our growing North Carolina team! The shift hours are from 2:30 PM – 10:36 PM, Monday to Friday. The Shift Supervisor oversees all production operations during the second shift, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across printing and finishing activities. This role requires a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, solves problems quickly, and fosters a positive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required; Associate/Technical degree preferred.
3–5 years of manufacturing or printing experience, including supervision.
Strong knowledge of printing processes, materials, and equipment is highly desirable.
Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to motivate teams and lead by example.
Familiarity with ISO 9001-2015 standards a plus.
Proficient in MS Office; ERP/MIS experience preferred.
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, or overtime.
Ability to stand for extended periods; bend, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Manual dexterity for equipment operation.
Ability to work around noise, ink, paper dust, and printing machinery.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production for carton and folding operations.
Ensure production schedules are met accurately and cost-effectively.
Monitor performance; provide coaching, training, and feedback.
Enforce company safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.
Work closely with Prepress, Quality Control, Maintenance, and HR to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
Lead shift start-up and end-of-shift meetings; complete daily reports.
Troubleshoot production or machine issues efficiently.
Ensure compliance with company policies and ISO 9001-2015 quality standards.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate shift updates with incoming supervisors and management.