Operation Supervisor (2nd shift )
About The Position
The Operation Supervisor leads a production area and is accountable for its Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and People performance. The role uses Plan–Do–Check–Adjust and Lean, IL6S, and TPM practices to improve results and eliminate losses. The supervisor leads safety and food-safety processes, maintains equipment and production standards, manages line startups, shutdowns, and changeovers, and drives throughput, uptime, waste reduction, and OEE. The supervisor leads and develops a diverse, potentially unionized team across multiple lines through clear expectations, feedback, coaching, cross-training, and succession planning. The role also uses Six Sigma, root cause analysis, breakdown-elimination tools, and Kaizen to deliver and sustain improvements. The position works Monday through Friday on the second shift, 3 PM to 11 PM, with occasional flexibility to support other shifts and weekends. It takes place on a lively production floor and requires PPE, mobility, and hands-on leadership.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing; food CPG experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude and confidence on the shop floor.
- Proven ability to prioritize and make fast, sound decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital production systems.
- Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Food Science, or Business.
- IL6S or TPM experience.
- Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience leading in a unionized environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Experience with breakdown elimination and 5S systems.
Responsibilities
- Own Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and People performance for the production area.
- Deliver performance improvements using the Plan–Do–Check–Adjust cycle and Lean, IL6S, and TPM practices.
- Champion safety processes including LOTO, safety maps, BOS, and root cause analysis; proactively eliminate hazards, coach safe behaviors, and close corrective actions.
- Protect food safety and product integrity through food safety checks, CCP verification, sanitation discipline, rapid response, and root cause analysis of deviations.
- Maintain equipment at basic conditions and execute autonomous and progressive maintenance strategies, including breakdown and planned maintenance.
- Lead line startups, shutdowns, and changeovers; improve throughput, reduce downtime and waste, and increase OEE.
- Make performance data visible using hour-by-hour boards, digital trackers, and deviation logs.
- Lead a diverse team across multiple lines by setting expectations, providing feedback, coaching, and fostering accountability.
- Handle interpersonal situations tactfully and confidently, and influence effectively in a union environment if applicable.
- Develop future leaders through cross-training, upskilling, and succession planning.
- Use Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and breakdown-elimination tools to implement permanent solutions.
- Lead Kaizens and sustain improvements through SOPs, centerlining, and OnePoint Lessons.
- Own stops reduction and loss analysis during the shift.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
- Health insurance.
- Wellness and family support programs.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Paid leave programs.
- Education-related programs.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
