Assistant Production Supervisor

Industrial Pallet

Mitchell, South Dakota

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Production Management, Record Keeping, Recycling, Risk Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Mitchell, South Dakota
POSTED
24 days ago

Who You Are

You are a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in leading from the front. You bring a hands-on leadership style to 3rd shift production, setting the tone for safety, quality, and teamwork. You don’t just manage processes — you build strong teams, lead with consistency, and take ownership of results.

 

You measure your success through safe, efficient production, high employee engagement, and low turnover — and you’re driven to continuously improve all three.


What You'll Be Doing

Lead & Build Culture
    • Build trust, accountability, and teamwork on the floor
    • Communicate expectations clearly and consistently
    • Address issues directly and professionally
    • Model IPC’s core values every day
    • Maintain a professional appearance and leadership presence
Champion Safety
    • Lead a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and accountability
    • Conduct weekly safety meetings and production/process training
    • Perform regular safety inspections and follow up on findings
    • Set the example for proper PPE usage
    • Work toward and maintain a zero recordable accident environment
Drive Production & Efficiency
    • Attend weekly Mitchell Leadership meetings on Tuesdays at 7:30 AM.
    • Maintain a culture of quality — consistent production of dimensionally accurate lumber with quick resolution of any known defects.
    • Maintain a culture of productivity by operating at or above budgeted goals.
    • Maintain a culture of log efficiency by operating at or above budgeted goals.
    • Cover for the 3rd Shift Production Supervisor any time they are off work.
    • Minimize overtime through effective planning and cross-training.
Develop & Retain People
    • Proactively and continuously engage the entire team to reduce fire risk by every available means.
    • Daily housekeeping goal: clean floors and machinery at the end of every shift.
    • Communicate effectively and actively support other IPC supervisors.
    • Deliver excellent customer service to both internal customers (201 & 101) and external customers.
    • Coach and develop team leaders and production employees; build strong relationships with team members.
    • Support employee growth and improve retention through consistent, caring leadership.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5-7 years prior supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing, recycling, or industrial operations
  • Experience leading a minimum of 20 - 50 team members at a time
  • Bilingual English and Spanish -a plus
  • Strong communication and people leadership skills
  • A safety-first mindset
  • Ability to coach, train, and hold teams accountable
  • Organized, dependable, and team-oriented
  • Able to work 3rd Shift Hours - 7:15 PM - 6 AM - Sunday - Thursday

 

Why Join IPC

  • Full-time, stable position
  • Opportunity to grow into higher leadership roles
  • People-first culture rooted in Attitude, Respect, and Effort
  • Benefits
    • 401(k) + Matching
    • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Paid Time Off
    • Referral Bonus Available

 

Ready to lead, build, and grow with IPC? Apply today.

About the Company

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Industrial Pallet