PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (12-hour Night Shift 2-2-3 Schedule)

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Versailles, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is accountable for the health, safety, and well-being of employees on shift, ensuring compliance with all Company policies, safety standards, and applicable occupational health and safety legislation. The Production Supervisor will lead and supervise shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery, and downtime objectives. This includes monitoring and managing shop floor performance, providing direction, coaching, and support to employees to meet operational targets. The role also involves coordinating staffing and scheduling, conducting performance management, ensuring quality compliance, and facilitating regular shift communication meetings. Continuous improvement, problem-solving, and adherence to company policies are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
Demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational setting
Strong knowledge of health and safety principles, quality systems, and manufacturing processes
Proven ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable for performance
Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production reporting systems
Ability to work a 2-2-3 schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and regularly walk production areas throughout the shift
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to occasionally climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, and perform other physical movements required in the workplace
Ability to visually inspect equipment, processes, and work areas and respond to changing operational conditions
Ability to communicate effectively with employees in both office and manufacturing environments
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and other required safety equipment
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Postsecondary education in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training or certification
Working knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and performance metrics
Experience with workforce planning, scheduling, and employee development

Responsibilities

Accountable for the health, safety, and well-being of employees on shift, ensuring compliance with all Company policies, safety standards, and applicable occupational health and safety legislation
Lead and supervise shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery, and downtime objectives
Monitor and manage shop floor performance, providing direction, coaching, and support to employees to meet operational targets
Coordinate staffing and scheduling activities to ensure adequate coverage by qualified employees and address absenteeism or staffing shortages
Conduct performance management activities, including coaching, employee development, attendance management, and corrective action as required
Ensure compliance with quality standards and initiate actions to address nonconforming products, processes, or systems
Conduct and support audits including safety, quality, standard operating procedures, process, and 5S audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed
Facilitate regular shift communication meetings to communicate business objectives, safety requirements, operational priorities, and performance results
Monitor employee training requirements and ensure employees maintain required qualifications and certifications
Identify and remove production constraints, improve workflow, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
Support investigation and resolution of safety incidents, quality concerns, customer issues, and operational problems utilizing root cause analysis and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards of business conduct, and applicable collective agreement provisions where applicable
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned