2nd Shift Operations Supervisor: Safety & Efficiency Leader

Samuel, Son & Co.; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Lebanon, VA is seeking an Operations Supervisor on 2nd shift to oversee manufacturing teams, ensure safety and on-time delivery, and control costs. You will align with engineering and quality control to produce high-quality products while improving processes and productivity.

The role requires strong communication, good HR coordination, and a proactive approach to safety. A background in manufacturing with MS Office and MRP exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of college and 5-7 years’ experience, or a high school diploma with 10-15 years’ experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy with MS Office; exposure to an MRP system.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing employees assigned to them by management.
• Work as an ambassador of safety, communicating safety culture through meetings; enforce safety rules.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality control to ensure a quality product is produced.
• Utilize and recommend equipment and processes to maximize efficiency.
• Evaluate personnel and document reviews; coordinate action plans for improvements.
• Administer discipline within scope of policy and management approval.
• Facilitate daily communication with all employees.
• Understand product movement in the manufacturing process and approve time; allocate to operations.
• Coordinate vacation requests and liaise with human resources.
• Recommend measures to motivate employees and improve production methods.
• Promote employee involvement through team building and continuous improvement events.
• Work with HR to resolve time-off discrepancies.

Skills

MS Office

MRP system

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Forklift certification

Education

Two years of college

High school diploma

Job description

Samuel, Son & Co. in Lebanon, VA is seeking an Operations Supervisor on 2nd shift to oversee manufacturing teams, ensure safety and on-time delivery, and control costs. You will align with engineering and quality control to produce high-quality products while improving processes and productivity.

The role requires strong communication, good HR coordination, and a proactive approach to safety. A background in manufacturing with MS Office and MRP exposure is preferred.