2nd-Shift Production Leader — Lean, Safety & Growth

McWane, Inc.; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations across machining, fabrication, and assembly. You will direct hourly teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive on-time production while maintaining quality across a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will champion workforce development, continuous improvement, and Lean initiatives to reduce waste and boost productivity.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience in machining, fabrication, assembly, or industrial production operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of machining, fabrication, assembly, and production personnel.
• Balance labor resources, machine capacity, material availability, and changing customer priorities.
• Drive improvements in throughput, lead time reduction, on-time delivery, and WIP management.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support shop layout optimization and process standardization.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations across machining, fabrication, and assembly. You will direct hourly teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive on-time production while maintaining quality across a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will champion workforce development, continuous improvement, and Lean initiatives to reduce waste and boost productivity.