Production Supervisor- 12HR Night Shift

Altium Packaging•Sherman, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and monitor activities of production personnel and manages resources employed in manufacturing of packaging solutions. This leadership role requires flexibility. Supervisors are expected to arrive before the start of the shift to prepare for daily operations and remain after shift end to ensure a smooth transition and communication handoff with the incoming team. As the Production Supervisor, you will lead production operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Supervisor, Lead, Team Lead, Shift Lead, or similar leadership role
Strong experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how manufacturing equipment operates
Experience using basic hand tools and performing basic equipment adjustments
Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment-related issues
Strong communication, coaching, and employee development skills
Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support operational needs

Nice To Haves

Plastics manufacturing experience
Experience with automated production equipment
Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or process improvement experience
Preventive maintenance knowledge
Strong leadership and mechanical foundations

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees
Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and development planning
Build employee engagement and promote a positive work environment
Support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce development initiatives
Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule attainment and customer commitments are met
Monitor productivity, efficiency, quality, and waste metrics
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, and production performance
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to maximize operational effectiveness
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Serve as the primary production floor leader and technical resource for operators
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime
Make basic machine adjustments and assist with equipment setup as needed
Utilize hand tools and mechanical troubleshooting skills to support operations
Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the maintenance team
Help identify root causes of equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions