2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Company: Lumora Talent Consulting (on behalf of our manufacturing client)

Shift: 2nd Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Lumora Talent Consulting is seeking a highly motivated 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for a leading manufacturing client. This role serves as the first-line leader responsible for supporting team members within an assigned production area. The Production Supervisor will coordinate daily operations to ensure production schedules are met while fostering a culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, and employee development.

The ideal candidate is a servant leader with experience managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and working within a unionized workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respectful treatment of all team members in every discussion, interaction, and decision.
• Create an environment that empowers employees and drives continuous improvement with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and strengthen lean manufacturing practices.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and support to Team Leaders and production personnel.
• Ensure Team Leaders complete required training within established timelines.
• Verify that team members receive proper training in safety, quality standards, equipment operation, and 5S principles.
• Maintain and monitor team member training records and training matrix compliance.
• Establish and track annual goals and objectives that support key operational metrics.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns and workforce issues.
• Interface with union stewards regarding contract interpretation, disciplinary actions, and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve scheduled production requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must Have

• Minimum 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a medium- to high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated servant leadership approach with a proven history of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Experience ensuring employee training compliance, including safety, quality, equipment operation, and 5S tracking.
• Experience maintaining training documentation and employee training matrices.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment, including interfacing with union stewards on contract and disciplinary matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree or coursework in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing environments:
  • Fabrication
  • Metal Stamping
  • Machining
  • Welding
• Basic understanding of:
  • Process Control
  • Production Scheduling
  • Kaizen Methodologies
  • Kanban Systems
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Previous professional, internship, or co-op experience in manufacturing operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Self-driven, ambitious, and results-oriented leader.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and supervise teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to encourage proactive thinking and continuous improvement among team members.
• Effective conflict resolution and employee relations skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent stooping, bending, and walking throughout the production facility.
• Manual dexterity required for operating equipment and performing inspections.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production demands.

Why Join?

This opportunity offers the chance to lead a dedicated production team while making a direct impact on operational performance, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing manufacturing organization.