2nd Shift Production Supervisor

iHireManufacturing; Town of Wolcott (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401(k) match

Job summary

iHireManufacturing in New York seeks an experienced 2nd Shift Production Line Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive team performance, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met. You will report to the Production Manager and lead shift workers, maintaining staffing and morale.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing or food production plant.
• Good understanding of food safety rules and GMPs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work the 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift, plus occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Keep Production Running: Ensure orders finish on time and meet quality standards.
• Lead the Team: Oversee shift workers, maintain morale, ensure proper staffing.
• Safety & Food Standards: Enforce food safety rules and GMP compliance.
• Keep track of materials and reduce waste (raw ingredients, boxes, bags, chemicals, pallets, bins).
• Train & Manage Staff: Onboard and develop staff, address performance issues, handle discipline.
• Review and approve weekly payroll hours and complete annual employee reviews.
• Report equipment or inventory needs to management and collaborate with Plant and Maintenance Managers on special projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Shift work ability

Quality focus

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and leadership-driven 2nd Shift Production Line Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive team performance, and ensure our high standards of food safety and quality are met. This position will report directly to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep Production Running: Make sure orders are finished on time, meet quality standards, and communicate with management.
• Lead the Team: Oversee shift workers, keep morale up, and make sure lines are properly staffed.
• Safety & Food Standards: Keep the team safe and make sure everyone follows standard food safety rules and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Keep track of materials and reduce waste (raw ingredients, boxes, bags, chemicals, pallets, bins).
• Train & Manage Staff: Train new hires, support employee growth, resolve performance issues, and handle discipline when needed.
• Review and approve weekly payroll hours and complete annual employee reviews.
• Report equipment or inventory needs to management right away, and work with the Plant and Maintenance Managers on special projects during downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing or food production plant.
• Good understanding of food safety rules and GMPs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work the 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift, plus occasional Saturdays.
• Paid Vacation: 80 hours per year (option to cash out up to 40 unused hours at year-end).
• Paid Sick Time: Up to 56 hours per year.
• 401(k): Up to 3% match after your first year.