Night Shift Injection Molding Production Supervisor

Commercial Vehicle Group • Concord, CA

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About The Position

The Night Shift Production Supervisor oversees and optimizes production processes in a manufacturing plant to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of production operations, and cross-functional collaboration. The supervisor is the only salaried employee on the shift.

The position monitors production against quality standards and schedules, identifies and implements process improvements, manages labor, equipment, and materials, and upholds workplace safety. It also maintains production records and reports, facilitates team training and development, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Injection molding experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes for smooth, efficient operation and compliance with quality standards and production schedules.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and implement strategies to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop and implement process enhancements.
• Maintain quality control and enforce quality assurance protocols to minimize defects and deviations.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production targets; coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of inputs.
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety inspections, and promote a safety-conscious culture.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, downtime, maintenance logs, and incidents, and generate reports for management.
• Identify team training needs, facilitate training programs, and mentor and develop team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, and lead efforts to streamline processes and reduce waste.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED