Third Shift Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced  Third Shift Superintendent to lead overnight operations in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can drive production performance, lead teams effectively, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for third-shift manufacturing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees.
• Ensure production schedules and daily operational goals are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor staffing levels, workflow, productivity, downtime, and overall shift performance.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive accountability for quality standards and production requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency.
• Review production reports and communicate shift performance, challenges, and priorities to leadership.
• Address employee performance concerns and help foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and communication between departments and leadership teams.
• Respond effectively to unexpected production, equipment, staffing, or safety challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a  manufacturing, industrial, foundry, metals, or heavy production environment strongly preferred.
• Experience leading large teams and/or multiple supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, safety, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of overnight operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or process improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical manufacturing shift and make a direct impact on operational performance. The ideal candidate is a  strong, visible leader who can build accountability, motivate teams, and keep production moving.

Interested candidates should apply confidentially with an updated résumé.

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.

Company Description

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.\r\n\r\n Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.