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

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Versailles, KY

19h

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads and supervises shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery, and downtime objectives. The role is accountable for employee health, safety, and well-being on shift and for compliance with company policies, safety standards, applicable occupational health and safety legislation, and relevant collective agreement provisions. The supervisor manages shop-floor performance, staffing, employee development, training, quality, audits, and shift communications. The role also identifies production constraints and drives continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. The position works a 2-2-3 schedule consisting of 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
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.
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 office and manufacturing environments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, 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

Post-secondary education in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience in a continuous 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

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of employees on shift and compliance with 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 shop-floor performance and provide employees with direction, coaching, and support to meet operational targets.
Coordinate staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate qualified coverage and address absenteeism or staffing shortages.
Conduct performance management, including coaching, employee development, attendance management, and corrective action as required.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and initiate action to address nonconforming products, processes, or systems.
Conduct and support safety, quality, standard operating procedure, process, and 5S audits, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Facilitate regular shift communication meetings covering 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.
Support investigation and resolution of safety incidents, quality concerns, customer issues, and operational problems using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of business conduct, and applicable collective agreement provisions where applicable.
Promote teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.