Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Associated Materials•Ennis, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor leads daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery targets are met. The role oversees hourly production employees, manages workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor partners with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain an efficient and safe manufacturing environment. This position is part of planned development for future operations leaders, providing experience in various manufacturing roles in the plant. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant, with exposure to machinery, noise, and variable temperatures. The position may require occasional overtime or shift flexibility based on production demands, and requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift 25–40 pounds as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including internships.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and workflow optimization.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of OSHA and quality compliance standards or systems.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume manufacturing or a similar production setting.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.
Experience with 5S and continuous improvement practices.
Experience in team building, leadership, and change management.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
Experience with continuous-flow manufacturing and labor-paced production.
Experience in a made-to-order environment.
Integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment.
Experience with SPC, OEE tracking, or similar metrics platforms.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to meet performance expectations.
Conduct daily shift meetings, assign tasks, and ensure proper staffing.
Manage attendance, discipline, and performance evaluations in alignment with company policies.
Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative team culture.
Oversee daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and OEE.
Ensure compliance with production schedules and adjust work assignments as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation, including shift reports and production records.
Enforce adherence to quality standards, SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
Support root-cause investigations into production, quality, or safety issues.
Conduct safety audits, promote safe work practices, and ensure OSHA compliance.
Drive corrective actions to eliminate hazards or inefficiencies.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
Recommend process improvements and assist with implementation.
Support cross-functional projects to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
Monitor inventory levels, material flow, and job changeovers.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization and reduce setup time.