Production Supervisor - Metal Plating - 2nd shift

The Lindgren Group • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $73,154 - $101,150 • Onsite

About The Position

Nico Products is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for its Minneapolis, Minnesota facility. The supervisor leads production employees and oversees daily metal-finishing operations to meet schedules, quality requirements, and customer delivery commitments. The role requires ownership of department performance, sound operational decision-making, and consistent attention to safety, quality, and productivity. Previous supervisory experience is essential; experience in electroplating, metal finishing, or industrial surface treatment is strongly preferred.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position on second shift, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with overtime. The starting salary is listed as $73,153.60–$101,150.40 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The posting also describes quarterly profit-sharing opportunities, a $3,000 signing bonus for eligible new hires, and potential annual earnings that are illustrative and not guaranteed.

The role is based in an active industrial metal-finishing facility and involves significant time on the production floor around industrial equipment, chemical processes, noise, heat, and other manufacturing conditions. The position operates within a secure manufacturing facility, where employees must follow security policies covering personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation. Certain work may be subject to applicable ITAR access requirements, and the company must comply with CMMC 2.0 and ITAR regulations.

The Lindgren Group, including Avtec Finishing and Nico Products, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages veterans to apply. The company states that it is hiring directly and does not accept staffing agency, outside recruiter, or third-party recruiting inquiries.

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 facility security policies.
• Work may be subject to applicable ITAR access requirements and company compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ITAR.

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 adherence to 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 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; promptly address unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Support compliance with applicable customer, quality, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Follow facility security policies, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunities, with potential earnings up to $4,800 annually, 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.
• Opportunity to lead an established production team and make a measurable impact.

What This Job Offers

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