Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift SupervisorWe're supporting a growing, fast paced machine shop with identifying a 2nd Shift Supervisor. Ideal candidates will have three or more years experience in supervising machinists, quality, and administrative personnel. Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, strong communication skills, scheduling, identifying and closing training gaps, conflict resolution, developing team leads, and managing a staff of 10-20+ employees is highly preferred. This supervisor role is focused on leading people as a priority, while managing a faced paced and growing production machining schedule.Position SummaryThe 2nd Shift Production Supervisor oversees all manufacturing operations during the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production output. This role provides direct leadership to production teams, coordinates workflow, resolves issues in real time, and ensures compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations. The supervisor plays a key role in meeting production goals, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining a productive shift-to-shift handoff.Key ResponsibilitiesShift Leadership & Team ManagementSupervise and support production employees across assigned departmentsAssign daily tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to work instructionsConduct shift start-up meetings, communicate priorities, and reinforce safety expectationsTrain and coach employees to improve skills, productivity, and quality awarenessAddress personnel issues, attendance, and performance concerns in coordination with company leadershipProduction ExecutionEnsure production schedules are met by managing labor, materials, and equipment availabilityMonitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes to maintain throughputTroubleshoot production issues and coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teamsVerify that products meet specifications and escalate quality concerns promptlyMaintain accurate production records, shift reports, and ERP/MRP dataSafety & ComplianceEnforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practicesConduct regular safety checks and ensure equipment is operated properlySupport incident investigations and corrective actionsMaintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment (5S)Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product qualitySupport Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and process improvement projectsRecommend changes to workflows, equipment, or training to improve shift performanceCross-Shift & Cross-Functional CoordinationProvide thorough shift handoff communication to 1st shift supervisorsCollaborate with planning, quality, engineering, and maintenance to resolve issuesParticipate in daily production meetings and provide shift performance updatesOccasional training or production meetings required during first shift hoursQualificationsRequired3+ years of production or manufacturing experience1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experienceStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and quality standardsAbility to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic technical documentationProficiency with ERP/MRP systems and basic computer applicationsStrong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAbility to lead a team independently during 2nd shift operationsPreferredExperience in machining, fabrication, assembly, or similar manufacturing environmentsKnowledgeable in ISO 9001 or other QMS frameworksLean manufacturing or continuous improvement experienceBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusCore CompetenciesLeadership & AccountabilityProduction Planning & ExecutionSafety AwarenessProblem SolvingCommunicationTeam DevelopmentContinuous Improvement MindsetWorking ConditionsOn-site role in a machine shop environment2nd shift schedule - 5pm to 4:30am M-F - weekends as needed or requiredFrequent standing, walking, and interaction with production equipmentRegular collaboration with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teamsOccasional overtime based on production demands