2nd Shift Production Leader — Drive Safety & Output

TriMas Corporation; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift at the Auburn, IN site. You will oversee up to ~45 employees, drive safety, training, and shift execution to meet hourly targets, and partner with maintenance and management to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong people skills, and solid English communication. Proficiency in ERP and MS Office is expected; Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven people management skills and ability to develop a team.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills with ERP and Microsoft Office.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and PPE compliance for the shift.
• Train team members and monitor on-the-job training for new staff.
• Act as the voice of leadership; communicate respectfully and safely.
• Report quality and productivity performance; escalate when needed.
• Maintain accurate hourly/daily production reporting and goals.
• Coordinate with maintenance on equipment impacting schedules.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions and communicate resource needs.
• Close daily job orders and manage assignments/time-off.
• Maintain a visual workplace with production boards.
• Address off-schedule situations and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Management for improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

People management

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift at the Auburn, IN site. You will oversee up to ~45 employees, drive safety, training, and shift execution to meet hourly targets, and partner with maintenance and management to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong people skills, and solid English communication. Proficiency in ERP and MS Office is expected; Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.