2nd Shift Operations Spv Polymill

Ashley Furniture Industries•Advance, NC

3d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor – 2nd Shift plans, directs, and assigns work activities in a manufacturing or distribution department. The role supports and implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements to operating methods, equipment, people, materials, and working conditions. The supervisor leads daily operations, manages employee performance, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost while ensuring alignment with company standards and core values in a fast-paced, highly automated environment. The position is based in an active industrial manufacturing and/or distribution facility with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and operating material-handling equipment. Work involves extended periods of standing and walking on concrete floors and use of PPE such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The environment is fast-paced, time-sensitive, and safety-sensitive, particularly during second-shift operations. The pay range is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
Experience with manufacturing or warehouse equipment and department processes.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office and timekeeping systems.
Physical ability to walk production floors, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to work second-shift hours; specific schedule to be confirmed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in supervisory management or a related field.
Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.
Experience with high-speed automated equipment and manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, and production metrics.
Understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety management.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and assign second-shift work activities in the manufacturing or distribution department to meet production and service goals.
Coordinate with other supervisors to integrate operational activities across shifts.
Analyze information, evaluate results, make decisions, and solve problems to optimize production and throughput.
Communicate product or material issues with relevant teams, including quality, engineering, and materials management.
Manage functional areas and establish performance measures using continuous-improvement tools.
Improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, working conditions, and processes, and support employee participation in improvement programs.
Assist the functional area superintendent or manager with production-control systems, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control, and performance management.
Drive continuous improvement, particularly in high-speed automated equipment and manufacturing systems environments.
Maintain departmental equipment for proper and safe operation.
Ensure employees use PPE and comply with safety requirements; conduct safety audits and promptly address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
Promote a safety-first culture.
Listen to and address employee concerns promptly and professionally.
Make or recommend employment decisions related to hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, and pay adjustments.
Coordinate and direct employees’ work to meet area goals.
Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
Manage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.
Recommend, plan, and/or implement employee training and skill-development activities.
Maintain and audit employee timekeeping and absentee records for accuracy and policy compliance.
Clearly communicate company and departmental issues and goals to employees.
Facilitate employee growth through weekly team meetings, regular individual meetings, coaching, training, and company learning opportunities.
Foster a positive, high-performance culture in which employees are engaged and aligned with departmental goals.
Manage equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials to optimize resources.
Monitor labor utilization and material usage to meet productivity and cost targets.
Partner with other departments to ensure second-shift operations have appropriate support, materials, and information.
Demonstrate company core and growth values, model “Dirty Fingernail” behavior by inspecting work on the floor, and promote continuous improvement and growth-focused thinking.