Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Location: Charlotte, NC & Surrounding Metro (e.g., Concord, Monroe, Gastonia) Position Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire Shift: 2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening) or 3rd Shift (Overnight) 

About the Opportunity Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives when the front office goes home?

At Randstad USA, our Permanent Placement division is partnering with premier manufacturing organizations across the Charlotte area to identify elite leadership talent for off-shift operations. We are looking for decisive, safety-driven Production Supervisors who can take complete ownership of 2nd or 3rd shift production, drive continuous improvement, and mentor the next generation of manufacturing talent.

When you apply through our pipeline at RandstadUSA.com, you are not applying for a temporary assignment. We offer direct-hire, permanent placements, giving you a confidential advocate to match your leadership style with the right organizational culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive supervisory or management experience within a heavy manufacturing, automotive, or high-volume production environment.

• Shift Flexibility: A proven track record of, and distinct preference for, working 2nd or 3rd shift schedules.

• Technical Acumen: strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and production planning.

• Methodology: Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 standards is highly preferred.

• Communication: Exceptional leadership and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to facilitate seamless shift handovers with 1st-shift counterparts.

Why Partner with Randstad?

• Direct-Hire Placement: Permanent, day-one employee status with our partner manufacturers.

• Confidential Representation: We market your skills to hiring managers without compromising your current employment.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate access to top-tier health, dental, and 401(k) packages negotiated on your behalf.

• Career Advancement: Access to unadvertised leadership roles within Charlotte's rapidly expanding industrial sector.

Apply Today: Ready to take command of your own shift? Submit your resume via RandstadUSA.com, and a Permanent Solutions Specialist will reach out confidentially to discuss your career trajectory and our current direct-hire openings.

salary: $68,000 - $77,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 4 PM - 12 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Direct and manage all daily operations for the designated off-shift, overseeing teams of 15 to 50+ machine operators, assemblers, and material handlers.

• Production & KPIs: Drive shift performance to meet or exceed daily production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency targets (OEE).

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA regulations, plant safety protocols, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures to maintain a zero-incident culture.

• Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis) to eliminate waste, reduce scrap, and optimize workflow.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact during off-hours, coordinating with maintenance, quality control, and warehouse teams to resolve bottlenecks immediately.

• Team Development: Conduct performance evaluations, manage attendance/payroll systems, and actively cross-train employees to build a robust and versatile workforce.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills

• Operations
• Motivating
• Managing
• Leading
• Supervisor/Coach
• Line Management
• Schedule Adherence
• Manufacturing
• Supervising
• Production Control

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.