Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

The Lindgren Group • New Hope, MN

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily production operations at Avtec Finishing, an established metal-finishing processor serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. This hands-on role is responsible for keeping production on schedule, meeting quality and customer delivery requirements, managing employees, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. The supervisor is expected to take ownership of the department, make timely operational decisions, and balance safety, quality, and productivity.

The role works on the second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with overtime. The supervisor spends significant time on the production floor in an active industrial metal-finishing facility, around equipment, chemical processes, noise, heat, and other manufacturing conditions. The position operates in a secure manufacturing facility with strict security policies, including controls on personal electronic devices, facility access, and documentation. Certain work may be subject to ITAR access requirements and related restrictions.

The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt. The listed starting salary is $73,153.60–$101,150.40 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Quarterly profit sharing may provide up to $4,800 annually, subject to company performance and eligibility. Eligible new hires may receive a $3,000 signing bonus. The posting illustrates potential annual earnings of up to $105,950.40, plus the signing bonus; these amounts are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Previous experience supervising employees in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workflow, staffing, training, and employee performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, production documentation, and applicable specifications.
• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Ability to address performance problems and enforce standards consistently.
• Comfort working directly on the shop floor and making timely operational decisions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production-related systems.
• Must adhere to strict security policies in a secure manufacturing facility.
• Work authorization may be subject to CMMC 2.0 and ITAR restrictions, which may limit access for persons who are not U.S. citizens to certain activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electroplating, anodizing, metal finishing, or surface treatment.
• Experience supervising chemical processing or industrial production operations.
• Knowledge of plating processes, process limitations, and quality controls.
• Familiarity with Nadcap requirements and customer-driven process specifications.
• Familiarity with ITAR-controlled production environments.
• CEF/NASF certification or related metal-finishing training.
• Hazardous waste or HAZWOPER training.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or cost-reduction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet schedules, quality requirements, and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor workflow, production rates, and equipment utilization; identify bottlenecks and take corrective action.
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production priorities.
• Communicate production status, delays, and concerns to management.
• Direct, coach, train, and develop production employees; establish performance expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, quality, and compliance with company procedures.
• Document performance concerns and work with HR on employee-related matters.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a productive work environment.
• Ensure employees follow work instructions, customer specifications, and established operating procedures.
• Verify production documentation is accurate and complete.
• Identify process problems and work with Quality Assurance to resolve them.
• Help reduce rework, scrap, waste, and unnecessary production delays.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce workplace safety requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure employees follow chemical-handling and environmental procedures; address unsafe conditions and behaviors promptly.
• Support compliance with applicable customer, quality, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Adhere to facility security policies, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunities, subject to company performance and program eligibility.
• $3,000 signing bonus for eligible new hires, subject to eligibility and payment terms.
• Medical and other available insurance benefits.
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare services.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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