2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Supervisor
BlackStar Ripon $80,000 - $90,000/year
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead frontline teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you will oversee daily production activities, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive operational performance across your assigned area.You will act as a key leader supporting team members, coaching team leaders, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and respect.
Key Responsibilities- Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets
- Build and maintain a positive team environment focused on respect, engagement, and accountability
- Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction efforts
- Coach, train, and develop team leaders and production team members
- Ensure training compliance is tracked and maintained via training matrices
- Support onboarding and skills development in safety, quality, equipment operation, and 5S practices
- Establish and monitor goals aligned with plant performance metrics
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters on shift
- Interface with union representatives on contract interpretation and disciplinary issues
- Support production scheduling, process improvement, and operational problem-solving
- Perform additional duties as required to support plant operations
- 1–3+ years of supervisory experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience leading frontline teams in a production or operations setting
- Proven ability to coach, train, and develop team members in a manufacturing setting
- Experience managing training compliance and production workforce development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment, including employee relations and steward interaction
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead through operational challenges
- Background in fabrication, metal stamping, machining, welding, or similar industrial manufacturing
- Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Operations
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, Kanban, 5S)
- Familiarity with process control and production scheduling
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent bending, stooping, and manual activity
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
- 5% performance bonus
- Shift differential: $500/month (~$6,000/year)
- Full-time, direct hire opportunity
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