Production and Inventory Control Supervisor (2nd Shift)

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC•Knoxville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Shift Production & Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for leading the night shift production team to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to safety, quality, cost, line efficiencies, waste, productivity, inventory accuracy, and material control. This highly collaborative, hands-on leader facilitates a culture of continuous improvement throughout production and warehouse operations while ensuring operational discipline and inventory integrity during off-shift hours. This role serves as the primary operational leader for the facility during night shift operations and is accountable for production execution, employee leadership, inventory accuracy, ERP transaction compliance, warehouse coordination, and shift-to-shift communication. The Night Shift Production & Inventory Control Supervisor must align teams to achieve production performance standards while maintaining strict control of materials, traceability, and inventory processes.

Requirements

3+ years of prior work experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food or beverage industry
Prior supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing operations required
Experience with inventory control, warehouse operations, or material management strongly preferred
BA/BS in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related STEM degree preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365 preferred
Collaborative and hands-on leader with a focus on continuous improvement
Strong understanding of inventory control principles and material flow management
Working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and inventory transaction processes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to manage change and constantly strive for improvement
Excellent problem solver with ability to proactively develop effective solutions to operational, technical, and personnel issues
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products
Familiarity with workforce solution software, preferably RedZone
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes such as BRC and SQF
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of management

Responsibilities

Manages the night shift production team and budgeted staffing levels
Leads employee development by creating and implementing standardized work processes and structured training plans
Drives accountability for safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and operational performance
Leads cross-functional improvement initiatives to improve quality, streamline efficiencies, and reduce operating expenses
Manages employee performance by providing coaching as well as timely, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback
Participates in the development and execution of operational strategy
Operates at or below budgeted production costs utilizing lean manufacturing principles
Drives team production goals and efficiency to ensure all production requirements are met
Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and continuous improvement
Serves as the primary night shift owner for inventory accuracy and material control
Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are consistently achieved
Ensures all production-related inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely within ERP/WMS systems
Oversees material staging, lot tracking, FIFO compliance, barcode scanning, and material consumption accuracy
Leads nightly inventory reconciliation activities and investigates inventory discrepancies, material variances, and transactional errors
Coordinates closely with Planning, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment
Supports cycle counts, inventory investigations, and corrective action activities related to inventory variances
Ensures accurate completion of production, inventory, labor, and payroll-related documentation and paperwork
Fosters a continuous improvement mindset, elevating new ideas and executing plans to positively impact plant operations and goals
Troubleshoots processing and packaging equipment making minor and major adjustments as needed
Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and personnel
Supports and complies with GMPs and follows all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Serves as the primary operational leader during night shift hours and independently manages operational issues, staffing concerns, inventory risks, and escalation communication
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

10 Paid Company Holidays
Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
Company‑Paid Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being