Finishing Production Supervisor

Shift: Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, occasional Friday overtime 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Finishing Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on safety, continuous improvement, and team development. The ideal candidate will foster an engaged, high-performing team while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

As a first-line leader, you will coordinate daily operations, support team members, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a production team with a focus on safety, accountability, and engagement
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and promote proper use of personal protective equipment
• Promote ergonomic best practices to prevent injuries and maintain a healthy workforce
• Encourage and empower team members to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and track team goals to meet production schedules and operating metrics
• Oversee employee training in safety, quality, equipment operation, and manufacturing best practices
• Collaborate with technical staff to resolve production issues and ensure operational support
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters and work with Union Stewards as needed
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, streamline processes, and improve lean manufacturing operations
• Conduct regular safety audits and address non-compliance or unsafe practices promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and business objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience supervising in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership ability with a servant leadership mindset
• Prior experience in manufacturing supervision strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive team-based solutions
• Knowledge of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban, and Lean manufacturing is a plus
• Self-driven, ambitious, and able to coach, mentor, and lead a team effectively

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a safety-first, high-performance production environment
• Opportunity to develop your team and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Work in a supportive, engaging culture where your leadership and ideas make an impact