Production Shift Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

Shift Operations & Production Execution

·         Lead and supervise all production activities during the assigned shift to meet daily production plans and customer delivery requirements.

·         Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently, while minimizing downtime, scrap, and rework.

·         Ensure that all labor hours are recorded against the production order and that the corresponding raw materials are properly loaded into it.

·         Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment to optimize productivity and throughput.

·         Monitor production KPIs (output, efficiency, scrap, downtime) and take immediate corrective actions when deviations occur.

·         Ensure accurate and timely production reporting, shift handovers, and documentation.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

·         Keep a strong safety culture on the shop floor; enforce all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements.

·         Conduct daily safety talks, audits, and observations; address unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately.

·         Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

·         Enforce quality standards, work instructions, and inspection requirements to ensure products meet specifications.

·         Support quality investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

·         Directly supervise production operators and support staff during the shift.

·         Assign tasks, manage attendance, approve timekeeping, and ensure adequate staffing levels.

·         Coach, train, and develop employees to improve skills, performance, and engagement.

·         Address performance issues, conduct corrective actions in accordance with company policies, and escalate employee relations matters as appropriate to HR and Plant Management.

·         Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Coordination & Equipment Reliability

·         Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues, breakdowns, and planned maintenance activities during the shift.

·         Ensure operators perform required autonomous maintenance and equipment checks.

·         Support preventive maintenance execution and proper equipment startup/shutdown procedures.

·         Escalate recurring issues and reliability concerns to the Plant Management and Maintenance leadership.

Continuous Improvement & Standardization

·         Support Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives at the shift level.

·         Ensure standard operating procedures and work instructions are followed consistently.

·         Identify improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost; propose and support implementation of solutions.

·         Participate in new product introductions, process changes, and training initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

·         High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, or related field preferred).

·         3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with prior supervisory or team-lead experience.

·         Strong understanding of production processes, safety practices, and quality systems.

·         Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment.

·         Basic computer skills (ERP/MES systems, production reporting, Microsoft Office).

Preferred

·         Experience in technical textiles, geosynthetics, industrial fabrics, or similar manufacturing operations.

·         Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.

·         Experience working in multi-shift or 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Key Competencies

·         Hands-on leadership and people management

·         Strong safety and quality mindset

·         Problem-solving and decision-making skills

·         Ability to manage priorities and react quickly to issues

·         Clear communication and shift-to-shift coordination

·         Continuous improvement orientation

Physical Requirements

·         Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.

·         Ability to lift 40 lbs. as required.

·         Willingness to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

·         Production Operators

·         Temporary / Contract Labor (as applicable)