Second Shift Production Supervisor

Merit Manufacturing•Warren, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Second Shift Production Supervisor leads daily production-floor operations during the second shift, ensuring employees are properly positioned, production lines start efficiently, and manufacturing goals are achieved. This role directly supports and develops Line Leads and production employees while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, productivity, documentation, and accountability. The Second Shift Production Supervisor is the quarterback of the production floor—coordinating people, responding to problems, removing operational roadblocks, and keeping the shift focused on delivering safe, high-quality products on schedule.

Requirements

Strong production-floor leadership and employee-management skills.
Ability to coach employees, communicate expectations, and hold team members accountable.
Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to make staffing decisions and respond quickly to changing production priorities.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing quality inspections and quality-control procedures.
Ability to review production records, checklists, scrap reports, waste documentation, and inventory counts.
Ability to manage multiple production lines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment and the ability to escalate operational concerns appropriately.
Comfortable working with Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, Planning, and Human Resources.
Ability to learn and use Merit IQ, Production Fill Records, Line Lead checklists, whiteboards, and production-scheduling systems.
A minimum of two years of manufacturing supervision or Line Lead experience is required.
Experience leading production employees and managing shift-level staffing is required.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Contract manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, fill-and-finish, cosmetics, or personal-care manufacturing experience is preferred.
Associate degree or relevant manufacturing certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead all production-floor activities during the second shift.
Assign Line Leads and production employees to lines based on production priorities.
Adjust staffing and labor assignments throughout the shift as production needs change.
Oversee production-line startups and ensure teams are prepared for efficient operation.
Train, mentor, coach, and support Line Leads.
Communicate employee performance, conduct, and attendance concerns to the Production Manager.
Participate in evaluating new production employees based on demonstrated capability and performance.
Confirm employee attendance and maintain appropriate staffing levels throughout the shift.
Verify the accuracy and completion of Production Fill Records, Line Lead checklists, and other required production documentation.
Ensure proper line-clearance procedures are followed before startups and during production transitions.
Confirm that put-away counts, product tags, scrap records, and waste documentation are complete and accurate.
Ensure required quality inspections are completed and production teams follow all quality procedures.
Escalate personnel, equipment, downtime, and production concerns promptly.
Coordinate with Engineering to address equipment problems and production downtime.
Communicate important updates and unresolved concerns to the appropriate leadership team.
Maintain safe, organized, clean, and efficient production areas.
Reinforce company policies, safety requirements, operating procedures, and performance expectations.
Support daily production goals through strong floor leadership, effective communication, and consistent follow-through.