Production Shift Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Production Shift Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Location: Owosso, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday Night–Friday Morning
Schedule: Typically begins Sunday at 10:00 PM
Compensation: Competitive Salary, Based on Experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Shift Supervisor to oversee third-shift manufacturing operations at a facility in Owosso, MI. This position is responsible for leading production employees, maintaining a safe and productive work environment, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to motivate and develop employees while meeting production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce workplace safety programs to prevent injuries and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and established safety standards.
• Lead shift start-up meetings, safety discussions, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Serve as a safety leader and role model for production employees.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Ensure employees consistently follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Employee Leadership & Development

• Supervise, train, coach, and develop production employees to maintain a high-performing team.
• Foster positive employee relations and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Provide performance feedback, conduct employee evaluations, and address performance concerns.
• Administer coaching and corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee schedules, staffing coverage, vacation requests, absences, and overtime.
• Support employee hiring, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication between production employees, management, and other departments.

Production Operations & Performance

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Monitor production performance, operational efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, quality, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to resolve operational challenges and implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records, performance documentation, and shift communications.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of production supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, including direct responsibility for leading employees.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, coach, and develop production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, workplace safety, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage staffing needs, employee performance, and operational priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work the designated third-shift schedule.

Preferred:

• Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience implementing cost reduction initiatives and operational performance improvement programs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing or industrial production operations.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site within an active manufacturing facility. The Production Shift Supervisor will work closely with production employees, plant leadership, and supporting departments to maintain safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, regular interaction with production personnel, and the ability to address operational challenges during overnight manufacturing activities.

Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday Night–Friday Morning
Typical Start: Sunday at 10:00 PM
Compensation: Based on Experience

Relocation assistance is not available for this position