2nd Shift Plant Supervisor - Empire Mill

Polycor Brand; Oolitic (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polycor Brand is seeking a 2nd Shift Plant Supervisor for Empire Mill in Oolitic, IN. You will lead the second shift, ensuring safety, production efficiency, and quality while coaching staff and maintaining strong cross-shift handoffs.

You will stay on the plant floor, adjust staffing as needed, and use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement. Strong leadership and commitment to safety are essential for success in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to use production data to guide decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data reporting systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift operations to meet safety, production, quality, and performance expectations.
• Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor and ensure employees follow safety procedures and established work standards.
• Direct daily staffing and workflow, adjusting resources to meet production goals.
• Lead, coach, and hold employees accountable for attendance, performance, and conduct.
• Monitor production performance and key metrics, identify issues, and take corrective action.
• Conduct routine floor and line checks for safety, quality, schedule adherence, equipment performance, and productivity.
• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment concerns and ensure activities are completed.
• Support training and cross-training to strengthen employee skills and workforce flexibility.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to improve workflow and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Data literacy

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Safety culture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2nd Shift Plant Supervisor - Empire Mill

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: 2NDSH001294

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Oolitic, IN 47451, USA

Description

The Second Shift Plant Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Empire Mill during second shift. This position provides hands-on leadership to plant employees and has primary responsibility for safety, staffing, production performance, quality, employee accountability, and operational continuity throughout the shift.

As the primary operational leader during second shift, the Supervisor is expected to maintain a strong presence on the plant floor, make timely decisions, address issues as they arise, and ensure clear communication and handoff between shifts.

• Lead second-shift operations to meet safety, production, quality, and performance expectations.
• Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor and ensure employees follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and established work standards.
• Direct daily staffing and workflow, adjusting resources and priorities as needed to meet production goals.
• Lead, coach, and hold employees accountable for attendance, performance, productivity, conduct, and workplace expectations.
• Monitor production performance and key operating metrics, identify issues, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Conduct routine floor and line checks for safety, quality, schedule adherence, equipment performance, and productivity.
• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment concerns and ensure activities are completed.
• Support training and cross-training to strengthen employee skills and workforce flexibility.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Respond to production, staffing, safety, quality, and equipment issues during the shift and escalates significant concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain clear communication between shifts, including production status, equipment issues, staffing concerns, safety or quality issues, and outstanding priorities.
• Ensure production areas are left safe, organized, and prepared for the following shift.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production, or industrial operations experience required.
• 2+ years of previous supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach employees, set expectations, and drive accountability.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions with limited direct supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to understand and use production data to support operational decisions and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company production and reporting systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work the established second-shift schedule and provide additional coverage as business needs require.

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