Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Prysmian Group•Claremont, NC

20d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides full oversight and leadership for one of four rotating 12-hour shifts, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., in a 24/7 fiber optic cable manufacturing facility. The role is accountable for the shift’s performance, safety, quality, staffing, and execution of production activities across the facility. The Supervisor leads and develops Team Leaders in their respective areas and ensures alignment, consistency, and operational discipline throughout the shift. The position is responsible for meeting production goals safely and efficiently while complying with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum five years of progressive leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Basic computer skills required.
Strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Effective leadership skills and interest in developing others and building strong teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Background in the optical fiber cabling industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own operational performance for the entire shift, including safety, quality, production, and people leadership.
Lead and coach Team Leaders to execute plans effectively and maintain high standards in their areas.
Deliver shift-level production objectives and make quality decisions that support customer and business needs.
Execute the shift operations plan across all process areas, ensuring appropriate workflow, material movement, and production sequencing.
Reassign staffing resources in response to changing priorities, production demands, or unexpected events.
Ensure products meet standards defined by the Plant’s Quality Management System.
Develop, mentor, and evaluate Team Leaders to support effective leadership throughout production areas.
Support Team Leaders in managing operator performance, training, and accountability.
Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Address performance gaps and support employee development initiatives.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with plant safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines.
Serve as a first responder and evacuation team leader during emergencies.
Lead or participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Ensure proper execution of monthly inventory counts and other required compliance activities.
Prepare and deliver thorough end-of-shift turnover reports to support seamless communication between shifts.
Communicate priorities clearly to Team Leaders and ensure alignment across departments.
Manage the MRR queue and ensure issues are addressed promptly.