2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Camfil; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a high-precision manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and team engagement while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and the ability to solve problems proactively. Join a company dedicated to providing clean air solutions and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations with full accountability for SQDCM metrics.
• Drive production to meet customer takt time and optimize labor.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Details: 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Full details of the job.

Advertised Job Title

Advertised Job Title 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN162

Employment Type

Employment Type Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type Permanent

Job Profile

Production Supervisor
Riverdale, NJ

CAMFIL – A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

For more than half a century, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.

The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,0000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil can help you to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com .


SUMMARY:
As the Production Supervisor on 2nd Shift, you will serve as the operational lead for all manufacturing execution activities within your assigned production areas. This is a high-impact, frontline leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team engagement in a dynamic, high-precision manufacturing environment.
You will lead a cross-functional team of 25–50 operators, technicians, and leads with a hands-on leadership style. The ideal candidate is a floor-centric problem solver with an ownership mindset—someone who makes real-time decisions, enables team accountability, and drives daily performance through lean discipline and data-driven execution.
At Camfil, we expect our leaders to think like business owners, act like mentors, and deliver like engineers. This role is ideal for someone with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for empowering people and processes.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead shift operations with full accountability for SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) metrics.
• Drive production to meet customer takt time while ensuring resource alignment and labor optimization.
• Conduct Tier 1 and Tier 2 daily management meetings to review performance, identify bottlenecks, and deploy fast countermeasures.
• Direct real-time decision-making on the shop floor to manage downtime, yield loss, and productivity gaps.
• Build a culture of high performance through coaching, feedback, and standard work adherence.
• Maintain and manage skill matrices, job rotations, and cross-training to enable team flexibility and readiness.
• Champion continuous learning through structured on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Enforce process discipline and adherence to visual management, 6S, safety, Quality and manufacturing policies and standards.
• Lead root cause problem-solving using A3, 5-Whys, or 8D methods to eliminate repeat issues.
• Deploy Lean Manufacturing tools such as SMED, Poka-Yoke, TPM, and Gemba Walks to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Own shift-level KPIs and reporting, including downtime analysis, labor tracking, and first pass yield.
• Escalate and resolve equipment, material, or manpower issues using structured escalation protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably high-mix or high-volume).
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (Green or Black Belt).
• Continuous Improvement mindset; experienced in driving process improvements and supply chain optimizations.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to lead Tier management systems and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical documents, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of aligning hourly staff, technical teams, and leadership.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., MACPAC, SAP, Plex, Oracle) to manage WIP flow, work order completion, and schedule adherence.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The role requires exposure to standard manufacturing conditions including noise, temperature, and moving machinery.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and observe production.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments with appropriate PPE.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (Green or Black Belt).

EOE STATEMENT:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.