Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Plastics Manufacturing)

#twiceasnice Recruiting•Saint Paul, MN

23h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead overnight operations. This role oversees a small production team of approximately 7 employees while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity across 5–6 production lines. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, is comfortable working off-shift hours, and enjoys developing employees while driving continuous improvement. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with direct ownership of nightly production performance.

Requirements

3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Familiarity with production control techniques is required
Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software is required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required
Ability to train on 1st shift for the first 2–3 weeks is required
Ability to work 100% onsite is required

Responsibilities

Supervise 3rd shift operations across 5–6 production lines
Lead and support a team of approximately 7 Technicians, Inspectors, and Packers
Plan and assign daily work to meet production schedules and quality standards
Communicate and coordinate with other shift supervisors to ensure smooth shift handoffs
Track production activity and work to minimize downtime
Coordinate with Maintenance to support equipment start-up, shutdown, and repairs
Monitor production performance and recommend process improvements
Train, onboard, and coach team members
Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and employee files
Compile and submit timecard information for payroll processing
Act as first responder for safety incidents and complete initial injury reports as required
Partner with HR and leadership on employee relations and staffing needs