Second Shift Supervisor

General Metals•Pine Level, NC

About The Position

The Second Shift Supervisor oversees manufacturing, assembly, material handling, and warehouse operations during the second shift at a sheet metal fabrication plant. The role ensures safe, efficient, high-quality production that meets customer delivery requirements. The Supervisor provides hands-on leadership, helps employees resolve production challenges, and facilitates communication and shift transitions. The position supports productivity, quality standards, material flow, and team morale during off-shift operations. The work takes place in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and metal fabrication processes. It involves frequent standing and walking, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and interaction with forklifts and other material-handling equipment. The scheduled second shift is 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with flexibility to support production demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, assembly, or warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of fabrication equipment, including laser cutting, turret punch presses, press brakes, MIG/TIG welding, and hardware insertion.
Understanding of material flow and warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory transactions.
Basic mechanical and equipment troubleshooting skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Hands-on leadership style and willingness to assist on the production floor.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities during off-shift hours.
Commitment to safety, quality, and team development.
Ability to perform frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or trade certification.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee second-shift operations, including laser cutting, turret punch presses, press brakes, welding, hardware insertion, assembly, finishing, material handling, and warehouse activities.
Execute production schedules to meet on-time delivery and stocking commitments; monitor workflow, staffing, machine utilization, and material flow; and reallocate labor or resources to address bottlenecks.
Ensure effective shift-turnover communication with first-shift leadership.
Supervise second-shift material handlers and warehouse personnel; coordinate movement and staging of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods; and oversee receiving when applicable, internal transfers, and shipping preparation.
Ensure accurate inventory transactions, proper material identification, and organized, clean, safe warehouse areas; coordinate with Production and Shipping to stage orders for required delivery dates.
Help employees resolve manufacturing issues, equipment challenges, material shortages, and quality concerns; provide hands-on guidance in machine setup, fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting; and make operational decisions during second shift.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment; address attendance, performance, and behavioral concerns in accordance with company policies.
Ensure adherence to blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards; partner with Quality on non-conformances and corrective actions; monitor scrap, rework, and productivity; support lean and continuous improvement; and maintain production, inventory, and quality documentation.
Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies; conduct safety observations and correct unsafe behavior; ensure safe equipment operation; report incidents; and participate in root-cause investigations as needed.
Communicate production status, staffing issues, inventory concerns, and equipment downtime to management; coordinate equipment issues with Maintenance; work with Materials Management on inventory control and replenishment; and communicate goals, expectations, and performance to team members.