Production Supervisor - Second Shift

General schedule is Mon-Fri | 11am - 7:30pm ET

JOB SUMMARY:

The Second Shift Production Supervisor leads and oversees second-shift manufacturing operations at the Ogden facility. This role is responsible for employee supervision, production execution, safety compliance, product quality, inventory coordination, and operational performance. The position serves as the backup to the Manufacturing Manager, providing facility leadership and coordinating production, staffing, quality, safety, and materials management during their absence. The supervisor balances safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee engagement while driving accountability and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise, coach, train, and develop second-shift production employees, including participation in hiring, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Manage employee scheduling, attendance, timekeeping, and PTO.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals.
• Assign work based on production priorities, employee qualifications, and available resources.
• Monitor production performance, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime, scrap, and delays.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, operating procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, inventory transactions, and batch records within ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate materials, inventory movements, warehouse activities, and finished goods transfers to support production requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, Facilities, and Process Engineering to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize uptime.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Communicate production status, staffing concerns, priorities, and operational issues across shifts.
• Serve as backup to the Manufacturing Manager and provide facility leadership during periods of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/ SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• Forklift Train-the-Trainer experience preferred.
• Formal leadership, supervisory, or management training preferred.
• Applicable safety and hazardous chemical handling training required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five or more years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience with increasing responsibility.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, blending, filling, packaging, or similar preferred.
• ERP and manufacturing system experience required.
• Multi-shift manufacturing experience preferred.

SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of ERP, manufacturing, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, batch instructions, operating procedures, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment, and safety practices.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage changing priorities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership and employee development
• Organization and prioritization
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and collaboration
• Accountability and ownership
• Safety and quality focus
• Adaptability and sound judgment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 50-60 pounds
• Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment.
• Speak, read and write English
• Extra hours and some travel may be required