Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Southern Specialties
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Production Supervisor (Weekend Shift)
     
    Position Overview
    We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced Production Supervisor who thrives on the shop floor and leads with visibility, clarity, and purpose. In this role, you’ll guide weekend manufacturing operations in a modern fabrication environment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity stay on track. Expect to spend most of your time where the action happens—working directly with employees, solving problems, and keeping production moving.
     
    This is a key leadership position within a growing, stable organization where accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement are core values.
     
    About the Company
    We’re a privately owned, industry-respected manufacturer with a long history of stability and consistent growth—averaging roughly 20% year over year. Our climate‑controlled facility offers a clean, comfortable workspace, and our culture emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and ongoing development. As we expand, so do opportunities for advancement.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Lead and coordinate daily production activities in a fabrication environment
    • Coach, mentor, and develop team members to drive engagement and high performance
    • Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to support employees and address issues in real time
    • Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with all safety standards
    • Prioritize workflow to meet production schedules and customer commitments
    • Uphold quality standards and ensure adherence to specifications
    • Identify and implement efficiency and process improvements
    • Hold team members accountable for performance, productivity, and attendance
    • Encourage cross‑training and skill development
    • Foster a respectful, team‑oriented environment
    • Collaborate with scheduling, maintenance, and management to keep operations aligned
    Required Qualifications
    • Experience in a fabrication or manufacturing setting
    • Hands-on background with:
      • Laser cutting equipment
      • Press brakes
      • Welding operations
      • Robotic welding systems
    • Leadership experience as a supervisor or team lead
    • Strong understanding of production processes, quality expectations, and safety practices
    • Ability to motivate teams and drive results through accountability
    • Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with:
      • Controlled Warehouse systems
      • Infor ERP
      • AS400
      • Paycor (timekeeping/payroll)
    • Prior leadership experience on weekend or alternative shifts
    Benefits & Opportunities
    • Competitive compensation
    • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
    • Long-term stability with a privately owned company
    • Rapid organizational growth (~20% annually)
    • Strong internal promotion and career advancement opportunities
    • Supportive culture that encourages learning and skill expansion
    Ideal Candidate
    You’re a leader who sets the tone by being present, engaged, and proactive. You communicate clearly, hold your team to high standards, and create an environment where people feel supported and motivated. You’re process‑minded, organized, and committed to operational excellence—while always looking for ways to help your team grow.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTulsa, Oklahoma
    Websitehttps://www.southern-specialties.com/about-us/careers/

    Skills

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    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • IBM AS-400 Serverunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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