Shift Supervisor

Role details

As the

Shift Supervisor

, you will lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a designated shift, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are met. You will supervise and support a diverse team—including shift leads, floor assistants, machine operators, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and maintenance staff—across multiple production areas such as injection and blow molding, automation, regrind, and recovery.

In this role, you will apply strong leadership and organizational skills to delegate responsibilities, resolve operational issues, and maintain clear communication between shifts and departments. You will be instrumental in driving a safe, efficient, and team-focused work environment, while also supporting onboarding, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals and company standards.

Duties and responsibilities are as follows; other duties may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, clean, and productive environment for all shift employees.
• Lead daily operations across assigned areas, including molding machines, automation, quality, and regrind.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules and resources to meet operational priorities.
• Manage and support employee onboarding, training, and development.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with production management to ensure seamless transitions.
• Oversee and support corrective actions when process or product issues arise.
• Monitor product quality, labor allocation, and resource efficiency throughout the shift.
• Reconcile timecards and process payroll data accurately.
• Lead performance evaluations and document employee progress, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support the startup and shutdown of production equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Plant Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience

managing teams in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong communication, leadership, time management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage labor resources effectively and maintain high productivity.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or technical training is a plus.

Education/Experience/Ability

• Ability to work swing-shift (days, nights, and alternating weekends).
• Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work 12+ hour shift(s) and/or overtime as required.
• Must be able to attend and participate in all required meetings, training and activities assigned.
• Proven track record of supervising teams in a production environment and upholding company policies.
• Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and familiarity with production software systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the floor quickly and effectively.
• Ability to delegate, schedule, and prioritize tasks under changing production demands.
• Knowledge of safe forklift driving practices and the ability to support forklift operations as needed.
• Deep understanding of workplace safety, OSHA guidelines, and best practices in manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer focus.