1st Shift Supervisor

Pelton Shepherd; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelton Shepherd in Columbus, OH is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead production employees, ensure safe, on-schedule operations, and drive performance on the factory floor.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves approach. This full-time role offers growth in a stable, national supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results on the floor.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production employees while ensuring safety, efficiency, and schedules.
• Coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable for performance.
• Build a strong team culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor production metrics and maintain performance standards.
• Address and resolve production issues to minimize downtime.
• Enforce EH&S policies and GMP compliance; assist as needed to keep lines running.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Lead the Floor. Inspire the Team. Make Things Happen.

At Pelton Shepherd, every package we produce has a purpose. Our temperature-controlled solutions help protect products that people depend on every day, from pharmaceuticals to food shipments. It's meaningful work with a cool mission, literally.

We're looking for a hands‑on Shift Supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, leads by example, and knows how to keep people motivated and production moving. If you’re the kind of leader who jumps in to solve problems, celebrates team wins, and can keep things running smoothly when challenges arise, you’ll fit right in.

For more than 70 years, Pelton Shepherd has been a trusted manufacturer serving food, medical, and pharmaceutical supply chains across the country. Our success is built on hardworking people who take pride in what they do and support one another along the way.

If you’re ready to lead a team, make an impact, and build something bigger than yourself, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll lead production employees while ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Lead & Develop the Team

• Supervise and support production employees during assigned shifts
• Coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable for performance
• Build a strong team culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity

Drive Production Performance

• Monitor production metrics and maintain performance standards
• Help achieve operational efficiency targets
• Ensure production schedules and deadlines are met
• Quickly resolve production issues to minimize downtime

Maintain Safety & Quality Standards

• Enforce Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies
• Ensure compliance with GMP and company SOPs
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence

Support Operations When Needed

• Step in to assist with production tasks such as packing, stacking, or operating equipment
• Coordinate resources to keep production running smoothly

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a strong floor leader, not just a supervisor.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• 3–-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results on the production floor
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus
• A “roll-up-your-sleeves” leadership style

Education

Associate degree in Business, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent production leadership experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb, kneel, crawl, and perform repetitive production tasks

Why Join Pelton Shepherd

• Established company with 70+ years of industry leadership
• Opportunity to lead and grow a production team
• Fast‑paced environment where your leadership makes a real impact
• Stable manufacturing operation supporting national supply chains