Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Oats Overnight Jobs•West Chester Township, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Oats Overnight is seeking a Production Supervisor to monitor facility production operations and help ensure high-quality, profitable performance. The supervisor will organize workflows, evaluate manufacturing efficiency, optimize day-to-day activities, and lead employees while working collaboratively with other departments to support quality, safety, and productivity. The role is full-time on the second shift, Monday through Friday, in an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment. The position requires working near food ingredients and potential food allergens, frequent walking, constant bending or squatting, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Long hours may be required to meet production needs and deadlines. Oats Overnight is a vertically integrated, fast-growing consumer packaged goods company that develops, manufactures, and fulfills its products in-house. The company describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, casual, and fast-paced, and says every employee has equity. The position includes full benefits, stock options, weekly pay, and free oatmeal.

Requirements

High school diploma at a minimum.
At least 2 years of proven supervisory experience.
Previous relevant leadership experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
Practical experience with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work long hours as required to meet production needs and deadlines.
Ability to work near food ingredients and tolerate exposure to food allergens.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently walk throughout warehouse and production areas and constantly bend or squat as needed for work.
Ability to work collaboratively with production and cross-functional teams to resolve problems and challenges.
Ability to build rapport and relationships across organizational levels and lead or influence direct and cross-functional teams.
Flexible, self-motivated, and able to learn new processes, technology, and ways of working quickly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or another relevant area.
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience supporting a collaborative culture focused on sharing ideas, celebrating successes, and achieving positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
A curious, entrepreneurial mindset and a continuous-improvement approach.

Responsibilities

Supervise facility production operations with the aim of achieving high performance.
Build cross-functional relationships to support smooth facility operations.
Assist with onboarding new hires and provide staff training and educational materials.
Conduct annual staff performance reviews.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety guidelines and company standards.
Monitor and prioritize production workflow and staffing to meet deadlines.
Provide direction and schedules to the manufacturing department.
Set and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly objectives to employees.
Assign responsibilities, prepare schedules, and manage workflow.
Guide and coach employees and monitor their productivity.
Oversee safe equipment use and coordinate regular maintenance with the maintenance team.
Verify production inputs and outputs against specifications.
Prepare production boards showing performance and progress, and present them to senior managers.
Identify efficiency issues and suggest improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.