2nd Shift Production Supervisor

R&M Manufacturing • Buffalo, MN

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations in a manufacturing or production facility, managing production staff, schedules, workflow, and quality control. The role resolves production issues, applies safety protocols, and coordinates with departments such as Maintenance and Quality Assurance to support efficient production and high-quality output.

At R&M Manufacturing, the supervisor oversees operations across multiple departments and shifts in sheet metal fabrication and welding. The role includes setting up, running, and troubleshooting jobs; planning and prioritizing production schedules; supporting employee development; and driving safety and continuous improvement. The position is based in Buffalo, Minnesota, and works the second shift from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of supervisory experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple departments and shifts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to a clean, safe, lean work environment.
• Strong punctuality and attendance.
• Sharp problem-solving skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Comfort reading blueprints, work orders, and travelers across multiple process types.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication processes such as press brake forming, laser cutting, turret punching, or spot welding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring smooth hand-offs and workflow between areas.
• Set up, run, and troubleshoot jobs to produce high-quality machined, formed, and welded parts.
• Plan and prioritize production schedules across departments to meet customer delivery dates and balance capacity.
• Monitor employee performance and coach team members toward growth and peak performance.
• Encourage and facilitate communication between work areas and across shifts.
• Apply working knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality requirements, industrial engineering, and tool engineering across sheet metal fabrication and welding processes.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to identify root causes of defects and drive corrective actions across departments.
• Partner with Maintenance to minimize machine downtime.
• Follow safe work practices and hold others accountable to the same standard.
• Conduct or assign employee training on equipment operation, changeovers, and safety procedures.
• Monitor material flow and staging between departments to prevent bottlenecks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce scrap, and improve safety.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and required.

Benefits

• Day 1 company-provided telehealth services for employees and family.
• Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including critical care, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans with employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Opportunities for career growth and development, including learning new skills and cross-training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed