2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Industrial - Springfield, MA

Reporting directly into the Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and supervise 2nd shift manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and efficiency targets.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the operation.
• Review production schedules and adjust workforce allocation to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and implement productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage employee performance, including coaching, training, development, and succession planning.
• Support hiring activities and build a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Communicate organizational objectives, policies, and operational priorities to employees.
• Monitor product quality and collaborate with quality teams to resolve process variations.
• Analyze operational data, develop performance metrics, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead team meetings and encourage employee engagement in improvement activities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Opportunity to lead a critical production team and drive continuous improvement!Influence over production performance, employee development, lean manufacturing!

The ideal candidate will bring prior manufacturing leadership experience and a proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment. They will have a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, process improvement methodologies, and production management best practices.
Key qualifications and attributes include:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education is advantageous.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience within manufacturing.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and achieve challenging operational goals.
• Hands-on leadership style with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive attitude, accountability, adaptability, and a willingness to drive change.

Our client is a respected manufacturer serving the construction and building products sector, with a longstanding commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The organization operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and has built a reputation for delivering high-performance products to customers worldwide.
The company fosters a culture centered on safety, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, embrace change, and participate in initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and overall business performance.

This is an environment where leadership is highly valued, and supervisors play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and supporting long-term operational growth.

• Opportunity to join a stable and respected manufacturing organization with a strong market presence.
• High-impact leadership position with responsibility for production performance and team development.
• Ability to influence operational strategy through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career growth opportunities within a multi-site manufacturing business.
• Collaborative work environment that values safety, integrity, teamwork, and employee contributions
• Exposure to a diverse manufacturing operation with ongoing opportunities to improve processes, develop teams, and deliver measurable business results.