2nd Shift Production Supervisor

IFS Industries Inc • Garland, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

IFS Industries is seeking a hands-on, motivated, results-driven Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations at its Garland facility. The role drives safety, quality, production performance, employee development, and continuous improvement, ensuring daily operations meet company standards and customer expectations. The supervisor leads hourly operators and line leads, builds team accountability, and actively addresses operational challenges.

This position works the second shift, from 1:45 PM to 10:15 PM. The employee must be willing to work the assigned shift, overtime as needed, and support operational requirements during peak production periods. It is a hands-on leadership role on the production floor, involving work with operators and line leads, production monitoring, troubleshooting, audits, employee training, and support for production processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Experience leading teams, coaching employees, and managing performance.
• Ability to analyze production data and drive operational improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work the assigned second shift, overtime as needed, and support peak production periods.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, or industrial production environments.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and housekeeping standards; lead daily safety meetings and weekly toolbox talks; promptly identify and report unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, and company regulations; investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and submit corrective action reports within 24 hours.
• Ensure products meet specifications, SOPs, batch tickets, operating instructions, quality testing requirements, and packaging procedures.
• Partner with Quality Assurance on deviations, CAPAs, and customer complaints; reduce defects, rework, and process variability; verify documentation, traceability, and sign-offs; conduct audits and address non-conformances.
• Execute production schedules safely and efficiently, deliver production targets on time and in full, analyze missed goals, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor throughput, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency, and machine utilization; coordinate staffing, shift coverage, and production resources; escalate bottlenecks and operational issues.
• Lead and supervise hourly operators and line leads; cross-train employees; develop working knowledge of equipment and processes; train and certify new employees; conduct coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, engagement, and positive morale across shifts.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency; track KPIs, support root cause analysis, and participate in improvement projects related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ensure materials are available for production; coordinate with shipping, receiving, planning, and scheduling; minimize shortages, excess inventory, and discrepancies; support cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Report, prioritize, and follow up on equipment issues; coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team; help reduce unplanned downtime and recurring failures.
• Maintain accurate production logs, shift reports, and operational records; communicate priorities and issues across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning; lead shift handoff meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• A culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED