Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Manufacturing Production Supervisor 2nd Shift (Walton Hills, OH)

As the Manufacturing Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading departmental operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and delivery objectives. This position provides direct leadership to Team Leads and employees, ensuring production schedules are met, company policies and procedures are followed, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement is maintained.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.
• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• Manufacturing Production Supervisors are expected to work the hours necessary to support departmental operations, production requirements, employee development, and business needs.
• Scheduled work hours, shift assignments, and days worked may be adjusted based on operational demands, staffing requirements, production schedules, and other business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily departmental operations to achieve established safety, quality, productivity, attendance, scrap, inventory, and on-time delivery goals.
• Establish daily production priorities, communicate expectations to Team Leads and employees, and coordinate labor resources to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve departmental objectives.
• Own departmental safety performance by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, addressing hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor departmental performance, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities and priorities with plant leadership and other departments to support business objectives.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to identify quality concerns, defects, or equipment malfunctions and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Observe work processes to ensure compliance with established production standards, quality requirements, and company procedures.
• Support onboarding, training, and cross-training efforts with Team Leads to ensure workforce flexibility, employee development, and operational continuity.
• Develop Team Leads and employees through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and performance feedback.
• Monitor employee attendance and manage daily labor allocation to ensure production schedules and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Monitor and maintain workplace organization, cleanliness, visual management, and safety standards in accordance with 5S+1 principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and engagement while addressing employee concerns and maintaining positive employee relations.
• Develop and hold employees accountable through regular coaching, performance evaluations, attendance management, and corrective action when necessary.
• Participate in leadership meetings to review operational performance and address safety, quality, labor, and production challenges.
• Lead by example and demonstrate the behaviors, professionalism, and work ethic expected of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing experience; prior leadership, Team Lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Ability to motivate, develop, coach, and direct employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce and foster a positive team environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and delegate effectively.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, power tools, and safe work practices.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and timekeeping or manufacturing software systems.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and dependability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements: This is a working supervisor position. Supervisor must be on his/her feet at least 50% of the time monitoring the activities of his/her direct reports and assisting them as needed. Supervisor must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed in the loading and unloading of trucks. This position is a 45-50 hr./week position. GDI offers a strong benefit package that includes paid vacation/personal time, health care options including an HSA option with a company match, and a 401k option with a company contribution.

GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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