Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

7d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor provides supervision and coordinates daily work activities for assigned Plant Operations employees under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures. The role ensures work adheres to Great Northern’s mission and values and meets standards for internal and external customers. This is an onsite position, scheduled Monday through Friday, with an annual salary of $70,000–$95,000 depending on experience. The supervisor directs production work, coordinates staffing and schedules, supports safe and efficient plant operations, and develops employees. The role also contributes to policy and procedure development, production planning, and Great Northern’s World Class Manufacturing efforts. This is a safety-sensitive position at a tobacco-free campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and convey a positive, professional image of service and support to employees at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, particularly oral communication.
Ability to lead and develop employees and delegate responsibility when appropriate.
Ability to read English and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, manuals, and order specifications.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to troubleshoot, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Approachable and supportive when working with others.
Expected to be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership, maintain an optimistic attitude, take pride in work, and seek continuous improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day work direction, communicate production specifications and job orders, and assign duties to direct reports.
Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
Manage and study workflow, work orders, machine capacity, and production schedules; estimate worker hours needed to complete assignments.
Communicate company policies and enforce safety policies, including compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.
Provide technical assistance, oversight, insight, and troubleshooting to Machine Operators and Leads.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve efficiency.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist direct reports in resolving them.
Conduct periodic performance evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments in accordance with company policy.
Participate in hiring, training, and staff development to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Establish and maintain a team atmosphere and conduct staff meetings as required.
Initiate performance management and corrective action, and suggest plans to motivate direct reports toward plant operations goals.
Maintain time and production records.
Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials and equipment.
Coordinate departmental activities with other supervisors.
Coach and develop employees; train or arrange training for new employees and cross-training for existing employees.
Perform other job-related tasks assigned by a management representative.
Develop policies and procedures to achieve Great Northern objectives.
Attend production and fulfillment planning meetings, special project meetings, and company functions.
Stay current on changes to policies, procedures, and product information; attend authorized training programs and seminars.
Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Assist with and provide leadership for Great Northern’s World Class Manufacturing efforts.