Production Supervisor - Second Shift

Rochester Midland Corporation•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Second Shift Production Supervisor leads and oversees second-shift manufacturing operations at the Ogden facility. The role is responsible for employee supervision, production execution, safety compliance, product quality, inventory coordination, and operational performance. The supervisor serves as backup to the Manufacturing Manager, providing facility leadership and coordinating production, staffing, quality, safety, and materials management during the manager’s absence. The position balances safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee engagement while driving accountability and continuous improvement. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. Extra hours and some travel may be required. The work involves extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting up to 50–60 pounds, using a computer monitor, repetitive keyboarding, and operating general office equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Applicable safety and hazardous chemical handling training.
Five or more years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience with increasing responsibility.
ERP and manufacturing system experience.
Working knowledge of ERP, manufacturing, and inventory management systems.
Ability to interpret production schedules, batch instructions, operating procedures, and quality requirements.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment, and safety practices.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage changing priorities.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50–60 pounds.
Visual acuity necessary to use a computer monitor throughout a normal workday.
Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Forklift Train-the-Trainer experience.
Formal leadership, supervisory, or management training.
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, blending, filling, packaging, or similar operations.
Multi-shift manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, train, and develop second-shift production employees, including participating in hiring, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
Manage employee scheduling, attendance, timekeeping, and PTO.
Coordinate daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals.
Assign work according to production priorities, employee qualifications, and available resources.
Monitor production performance, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime, scrap, and delays.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, operating procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate production documentation, inventory transactions, and batch records in ERP and manufacturing systems.
Coordinate materials, inventory movements, warehouse activities, and finished-goods transfers to support production requirements.
Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, Facilities, and Process Engineering to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize uptime.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and labor utilization.
Communicate production status, staffing concerns, priorities, and operational issues across shifts.
Serve as backup to the Manufacturing Manager and provide facility leadership during periods of absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.