2nd Shift Supervisor (Fabrication)

Greenwood Fabricating And Plating•Greenwood, SC

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor oversees operations within the assigned sub-department or across shifts. The role ensures consistent production, quality, and safety standards while providing employee leadership, training, and accountability. The supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for daily operations in the sub-department and supports department-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams.
Solid knowledge of sub-department processes, equipment, and SOPs.
Ability to analyze performance data and implement corrective actions.
Demonstrated ability to coach employees fairly and consistently.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and exercise reasonable independent judgment.
Ability to work different shifts and overtime within the department as needed.
Ability to read and understand basic programming and make minor changes at machine centers as necessary.
Ability to understand, build, and train others on types of tools and tooling at machine centers.
Ability to use measuring instruments, gauges, and test equipment, and become proficient in their use.
Blueprint-reading knowledge and understanding of blueprint specifications, or the ability to learn.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and coach employees in the assigned sub-department across shifts.
Ensure daily and weekly production, safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met.
Follow production schedules, coordinate work according to priorities, and report obstacles or projected delays to the Department Supervisor.
Monitor employee attendance, performance, and policy compliance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
Work with the Training Specialist to maintain accurate training records and ensure employees are cross-trained.
Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues and escalate them when appropriate.
Conduct random quality inspections of work produced in the assigned area.
Track and report sub-department KPIs to the Department Supervisor.
Lead departmental workflow improvement initiatives and support 5S methodologies.
Ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and on time, making corrections when necessary.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and respect.
Support department-wide projects, continuous improvement efforts, and cross-department collaboration as directed.