Production Supervisor – Second Shift

Location: Twinsburg, OH
Salary: $65,000–$78,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Second Shift, Monday–Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.

About the Opportunity

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second-shift operations. This role offers the opportunity to develop employees, improve production performance, and support a workplace focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor will oversee daily production activities and provide direction, training, and coaching to hourly employees. This position ensures work is completed safely and efficiently while meeting quality, service, and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will coordinate staffing and resources, resolve production challenges, and communicate clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and motivate hourly employees to achieve production goals.

• Communicate production priorities, quality standards, safety requirements, and performance expectations.

• Monitor production output for compliance with specifications, prepare performance reports, and recommend improvements.

• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and schedules to meet production requirements.

• Address workflow interruptions and coordinate timely solutions with supporting departments.

• Lead cross-functional meetings that encourage communication, accountability, and collaboration.

• Promote safe equipment operation and coordinate routine maintenance with maintenance personnel.

• Train employees on machinery, operating procedures, and standard work practices.

• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen productivity, quality, and efficiency.

• Provide regular feedback, performance coaching, and employee development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in manufacturing operations and production equipment.

• Experience supervising hourly employees.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with quality management systems, food safety practices, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with production, enterprise resource planning, document management, or workforce scheduling systems is helpful.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to track operational information accurately.

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and climb stairs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least three years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field.

• Five to seven years of relevant experience.

• Experience in food, beverage, or a comparable manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position works approximately 25% in an office setting and 75% on the manufacturing floor. Weekend work and some holidays are required as scheduled to support production needs.

The production environment includes elevated equipment noise requiring hearing protection, as well as seasonal temperature variations.