2nd Shift Production Lead — Lean, Safety & Quality

Willcox Matthews; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Willcox Matthews in Boyertown, PA, is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead and develop a team of machine operators and packers. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while ensuring production schedules are met and lean methods are applied.

The role offers a direct-hire opportunity with a $85,000 annual salary, Mon-Thu 6:30pm-5:00am and Fri 3:30pm-12:00am, and a focus on continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and quality functions.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience leading teams through servant leadership—empowering, supporting, and holding teams accountable.
• Strong decision-making skills: able to analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and act with confidence.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles (5S, SMED, PDCA, waste elimination).
• Prefer experience in GMP/cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of machine operators and packers to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Lead and develop the 2nd shift team across production, maintenance, and quality, ensuring safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity that align with financial targets.
• Work closely with maintenance and quality personnel to meet business objectives.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, 5-Whys, PDCA/SDCA cycles, SMED, and waste reduction to improve the value chain.
• Maintain situational awareness across the production floor; effectively multitask and manage priorities in real time.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues; assist with maintenance when possible.
• Train, coach, and motivate employees in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Servant leadership

Decision making

Lean manufacturing

GMP/cGMP experience

Job description

Willcox Matthews in Boyertown, PA, is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead and develop a team of machine operators and packers. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while ensuring production schedules are met and lean methods are applied.

The role offers a direct-hire opportunity with a $85,000 annual salary, Mon-Thu 6:30pm-5:00am and Fri 3:30pm-12:00am, and a focus on continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and quality functions.