Night Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Night Shift Production Supervisor

Reports To: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Salaried

Location: Waxahachie, Texas
Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM, Monday–Thursday (Fridays as needed)

The Night Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all production operations during the night shift, ensuring a safe work environment while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and employee engagement. This role serves as the primary on-site decision-maker from shift start to shift end and acts as the key communication link between hourly production associates and plant leadership.

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of hourly production associates by providing clear direction, coaching, and real-time problem-solving throughout the shift.
• Monitor production output against established targets; identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to meet daily schedules and throughput goals.
• Ensure all product quality standards are met by overseeing in-process inspections and partnering with Quality personnel to address defects and nonconformances.
• Manage shift staffing needs, including attendance tracking, workstation assignments, cross-training, and break coverage.
• Coordinate promptly with Maintenance on equipment issues; escalate unplanned downtime and ensure accurate completion of downtime documentation.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive shift handover reports, covering production totals, quality issues, safety incidents, attendance concerns, and equipment status.
• Enforce company policies consistently, including the administration of progressive discipline; partner with Human Resources as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

• High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and maintain positive employee relations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and GMP or other quality systems.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including email, ERP/MES systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism with a high standard of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and visual acuity.
• Technical and mathematical aptitude.
• Problem analysis and solution implementation skills.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of motivation and reliability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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