Production Shift Supervisor

Helena Agri-Enterprises•Kerman, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor leads and oversees production personnel across departments and operational areas to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality, and productive manufacturing operations. The supervisor directs production crews, assigns and prioritizes work, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This hands-on leadership role supports employee development, promotes safety and quality, implements Lean manufacturing and 5S practices, and drives continuous improvement. The role supports the production management team in meeting production goals, KPIs, and company expectations. The supervisor coordinates staffing and resources, monitors progress and resolves operational issues, communicates production performance and concerns to management, and works with other departments, including Quality Assurance and Maintenance. Responsibilities also include safety training and inspections, quality and production documentation, housekeeping, supplies, equipment readiness, and regulatory compliance. The position may involve hands-on production duties and driving a company vehicle. The work takes place in both an office and a plant/warehouse environment, with moderate-to-loud noise and potential exposure to equipment, fumes, particles, chemicals, biological hazards, vibration, and electrical shock risks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or coordinating production employees required.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to direct, motivate, coach, and hold employees accountable.
Ability to coordinate multiple production crews and priorities across departments.
Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with production employees, peers, and management.
Strong commitment to employee safety, quality awareness, and operational excellence.
Ability to review production data, understand KPIs, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement practices.
Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
Ability to manage operating supplies, safety inventory, and production resources effectively.
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as scheduled.
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including standing for eight hours a day or more and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to and including 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or postsecondary education in manufacturing, operations management, business, leadership, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar industrial environment.
Experience overseeing multiple production lines, departments, crews, or operational areas.
Experience with employee safety training, quality control, production planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
Experience implementing or maintaining Lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
Experience with Oracle and ADP or comparable systems.
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate production crews across production departments and assigned areas.
Assign daily work, set priorities, allocate personnel, and adjust staffing and assignments to meet schedules and business demands.
Monitor production activities to ensure work is safe, efficient, accurate, and completed according to schedule.
Lead daily production meetings or team discussions to communicate priorities, review performance, address concerns, and align employees with operational goals.
Review and communicate KPIs, including productivity, labor efficiency, output, quality, and waste.
Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, resolve operational issues, and communicate significant concerns or resource needs to management.
Coordinate with management and other departments to resolve production challenges and improve operational performance.
Ensure employees understand and follow safety policies, procedures, regulations, and safe work practices.
Coordinate, conduct, and document new-hire, refresher, and job-specific safety training.
Conduct or coordinate routine safety inspections, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are addressed.
Maintain and monitor operating and safety supplies.
Ensure production complies with quality standards, specifications, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Monitor processes to identify quality issues and prevent defects, rework, waste, and product loss.
Work with Quality Assurance and relevant departments to investigate nonconformances and quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Ensure batch records, production entries, quality documentation, and other required records are completed accurately and on time.
Implement, maintain, and improve Lean manufacturing and 5S practices in production areas.
Support development and implementation of standard operating procedures, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor equipment readiness and coordinate equipment repairs, breakdown response, and preventive maintenance with Maintenance.
Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards and ensure waste is handled according to company procedures.
Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform hands-on production or equipment-related duties when needed to support operations, troubleshoot issues, or maintain workflow.
Foster a respectful, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
Prepare and communicate production updates, performance reports, and operational concerns to management.
Support the management team in daily production operations, problem-solving, and implementing company initiatives.
Attend meetings and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement projects.
Carry out leadership duties, including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with company policies and procedures.
May be required to drive a company vehicle.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day.
Up to $3,000 in Helena reward dollars for a Health Savings Account (HSA).
401(k) savings plan with a 100% company match up to 5% beginning on the first day; the match may increase with service up to 10%, based on contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Eligible for overtime pay.
Free term life insurance at 1x annual base pay.
Free short- and long-term disability coverage.
Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
Education assistance.