Production Supervisor

2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Lead the Team. Drive Results. Make an Impact. Amsterdam, NY $85,000 - $90,000 Annually (Based on Experience) Monday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM Direct Hire Opportunity Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on the production floor? Do you enjoy coaching employees, solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams exceed expectations? We are seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a team of 8-12 employees in a dynamic metal fabrication and manufacturing environment. This is a true working supervisor role, ideal for someone who leads by example and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed. Why This Opportunity? ✔ Competitive Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 ✔ Direct Hire Position ✔ Monday-Friday Schedule ✔ Leadership Opportunity with Growth Potential ✔ Strong Team-Oriented Culture ✔ Make a Direct Impact on Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Continuous Improvement What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production employees Spend approximately 30% of your time actively supporting production operations Coordinate daily workflow to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations are met Assign work based on employee skills, equipment availability, and production priorities Support operations in welding, machining, grinding, material handling, fabrication, and paint departments Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness Collaborate with management regarding staffing, training, employee development, and performance management Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety standards Serve as shift leader responsible for facility security and emergency response procedures What We're Looking For ✔ High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred ✔ 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a production environment ✔ Prior supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience ✔ Hands-on experience in at least two of the following: • Welding • Machining • Grinding • Material Handling • Forklift Operation • Hydraulic Assembly • Fabrication or Paint Operations ✔ Ability to lead by example while working alongside production employees ✔ Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills ✔ Experience reading blueprints, welding symbols, and engineered drawings preferred ✔ Lean Manufacturing experience preferred ✔ ERP system experience (3+ years preferred) ✔ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite ✔ Forklift Certification a plus The Ideal Candidate You are a respected leader who can motivate a team, manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and jump into production when needed. You understand that great leadership comes from being visible, engaged, and committed to helping your team succeed. If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career, we want to hear from you!