Production Supervisor

Role details

2ND PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - SANDUSKY, OHIO

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Sandusky, Ohio needs a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor. This Leader will Supervise up to 20 Employees on 2nd Shift. Previous Production Supervision Experience in a Manufacturing Plant is Required. Plastic Injection Molding Expertise is Desired. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will oversee up to 20 Employees and is responsible for leading, coaching, and directing all manufacturing floor operations during the 2nd Shift. This role ensures that production lines including calendaring, coating, lamination, and finishing equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring seamless shift-to-shift handoffs.

• Oversee daily 2nd shift floor activities across assigned production lines to achieve safety, quality, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery targets.
• Assign workstations, manage operator rotations, coordinate break schedules, and adjust staffing to cover absences or shifting production priorities.
• Monitor process parameters and machine performance and partner with Maintenance and Process Engineering to resolve downtime quickly.
• Conduct thorough Shift-Turnover briefings with 1st and 3rd Shift Supervisors to communicate equipment status, material readiness, and open quality issues.
• Enforce all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Conduct routine floor safety walks, pre-shift safety huddles, and immediate incident or near-miss investigations.
• Maintain strict 5S and housekeeping standards throughout the production floor, raw material staging areas, and chemical/resin handling zones.
• Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), control plans, and automotive Quality Management System (QMS / IATF 16949) standards.
• Verify in-process quality checks and initiate containment actions if non-conforming material is detected.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Initiatives to minimize downtime, reduce scrap, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production operators and team leads, fostering a respectful, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
• Address employee performance and attendance concerns consistently and fairly in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Accurately review and approve employee timecards, overtime logs, and daily shift production/scrap reports

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED is Required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or Business is Preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and resolve conflicts among diverse production teams on 2nd Shift.
• Solid working knowledge of workplace safety standards (OSHA, LOTO), 5S, and basic lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, ERP / MES production tracking, and timekeeping systems).
• Ability to work 2nd Shift Hours, stand / walk on a manufacturing floor for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Experience in Plastics, Rubber, Vinyl / PVC Film Extrusion, Calendaring, Web-Handling, Roll-to-Roll Coating, or Automotive Manufacturing Experience.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Systems, Root-Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone), and Six Sigma Methodologies.