3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Employment Type : Full-Time
Location: Gastonia, NC
Pay : $25.00–$30.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: 3rd Shift | Sunday – Thursday | 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Training: Initial training will be conducted on 1st Shift. Hours may vary based on production needs.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our 3rd Shift manufacturing team in Gastonia, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about developing employees, driving operational excellence, and maintaining a safe workplace. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to motivate teams while achieving production, quality, and safety goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees during the 3rd shift
• Ensure daily production schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals are achieved
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop production team members
• Monitor employee attendance, performance, and productivity
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production departments to minimize downtime
• Maintain accurate production reports, shift documentation, and performance metrics
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles
• Communicate production updates and shift turnover information with supervisors and management
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on quality and accountability

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and workplace safety
• Experience with production scheduling, reporting, and performance metrics
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on production needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Injection molding manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience supervising 20+ production employees
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience tracking KPIs and analyzing production data
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, or a related field

Core Competencies

Production Supervision • Team Leadership • Employee Development • Injection Molding • Manufacturing Operations • Lean Manufacturing • 5S • Continuous Improvement • Production Scheduling • KPI Management • Quality Systems • Safety Compliance • Problem Solving • Communication • Time Management