Production Supervisor II - Night Shift 7P to 7A

Akro-Mills•Wadsworth, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor II is responsible for overseeing daily shift operations, ensuring that production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role involves leading a team of packaging operators, material handlers, and production staff, and serving as a key liaison between hourly employees and management. Employees are expected to produce high-quality products, exceed customer expectations, and actively participate in improving processes, products, and culture through Total Quality Management.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience, including supervisory experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively to employees, coworkers, and supervision of organization.
Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Lean / Continuous Improvement background strongly preferred.
Strong conflict management / conflict resolution skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day operations of assigned production lines or shifts within the injection molding department.
Monitor and coordinate production activities to meet or exceed quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets.
Ensure all machines are running at optimal performance and escalate technical issues as needed to maintenance or process technicians.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment by enforcing safety procedures, conducting audits, and promoting a culture of safety.
Lead, coach, and develop production staff through daily communication, performance feedback, and training initiatives.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and company policies.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and addressing areas of inefficiency, waste, or process variation.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, planning, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
Complete shift reports, maintain accurate production records, and communicate performance metrics.
Conduct root cause analysis of production problems and implement corrective actions as needed.
Participate in employee scheduling, attendance tracking, and disciplinary actions in coordination with HR.