Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Location: Hartford, CT

Pay: $70,000–$80,000 per year

Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

A manufacturing company in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 2nd shift operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will oversee production employees, ensure daily schedules and quality standards are met, and maintain a safe, efficient, and productive shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support production employees on 2nd shift.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, quality requirements, and productivity goals.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, equipment, and material availability to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Enforce company safety policies and manufacturing procedures.
• Review production performance and address issues affecting quality, efficiency, or delivery.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and employee documentation.
• Coach employees on performance, attendance, safety, and adherence to company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall shop-floor efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production supervisory experience.
• Experience leading a team in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling, and workflow.
• Ability to read and understand production documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and effectively manage a team independently.
• Experience in a regulated or industrial manufacturing environment is a plus.

Compensation

$70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience.

You should be proficient in:

• Production Optimization
• Warehouse Experience
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Scheduling Experience