Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Senior Metal Bellows•Sharon, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our second shift manufacturing team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in an environment where independence, accountability, and sound decision-making are essential. Second shift leadership operates with minimal day-to-day oversight, so we are looking for someone who can confidently lead operations, solve problems, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to lead effectively with minimal support
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence
- Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining positive working relationships
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3 or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
- Previous experience supervising employees on an off-shift or in a low-oversight environment strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow management, and production scheduling
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable
- Experience conducting employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions preferred
- Basic computer skills and experience with manufacturing software or ERP systems preferred
Nice To Haves
- technical training or associate degree preferred
- Previous experience supervising employees on an off-shift or in a low-oversight environment strongly preferred
- Experience conducting employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions preferred
- Basic computer skills and experience with manufacturing software or ERP systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a skilled second shift production team with confidence and minimal supervision
- Make sound operational decisions independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards
- Communicate effectively with production employees, leadership, and cross-functional departments to keep workflow moving smoothly
- Maintain proper flow of parts and materials between work centers and departments
- Promote and enforce a safe working environment, including compliance with PPE and safety procedures
- Identify production issues quickly, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions
- Escalate critical concerns appropriately while maintaining shift continuity and operational stability
- Train, mentor, and develop employees to build a reliable and accountable team
- Conduct employee evaluations and contribute to hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Benefits
- Leadership role with autonomy and responsibility
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on second shift operations
- Team-oriented manufacturing environment that values dependable leadership
- Stable company focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
