2nd Shift Supervisor

Blueworx; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueworx is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor in Broken Arrow, OK to lead daily shop-floor operations on the 4:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. shift with overtime as needed. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production while guiding a diverse team in achieving production goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating production, coaching welders and technicians, applying Lean and 5S practices, reviewing KPIs such as output and scrap, and ensuring a smooth handoff to the first shift for continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop-floor operations to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Oversee safety observations, enforce safety policies, and promote a safety-first culture.
• Coach welders, fabricators, painters and labor personnel; provide onboarding and feedback.
• Monitor KPIs (output, scrap, rework, labor) and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering and Quality to reduce downtime and optimize production.
• Provide clear handoffs to the second shift and ensure continuity of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Blueprints & work orders

Job description

2nd Shift Supervisor

Pay: $30-35 hour

Shift: 4:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. (Overtime Required)

Location:Broken Arrow, OK

Professional Summary of Shift Supervisor

The Shift Supervisor plays a critical role in managing daily shop-floor operations and ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with a high degree of quality. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for directing daily workflow, developing team accountability, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring a structured handoff to second shift for operational continuity.

Responsibilities of Shift Supervisor

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture and complete 30+ safety observations per month
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings to communicate safety topics, goals, and expectations
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily shop-floor operations, ensuring schedule adherence, production accuracy, and on-time completion
• Assign work, adjust priorities, and monitor key production KPIs including output, scrap, rework, and labor utilization
• Ensure equipment reliability, support inventory accuracy, and validate scrap
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to reduce downtime and improve production performance
• Properly delegate responsibilities throughout the day and provide a structured handoff to second shift

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise welders, fabricators, painters, and general labor personnel
• Train and cross-train employees to build team flexibility and redundancy
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when needed
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee accountability within a performance-driven culture

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices
• Support operational and process improvement initiatives
• Lead root-cause problem solving and proactively resolve shop-floor issues

Qualifications of Shift Supervisor

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience
• Strong knowledge of production, safety, and quality processes
• Ability to manage shop-floor teams and interpret blueprints and work orders
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized, and safety-focused
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work directly from the production floor
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on production demands

Preferred Experience Shift Supervisor

• Experience with ASME pressure vessel or HVAC equipment manufacturing
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and 5S principles
• Forklift certification or experience overseeing powered industrial trucks
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

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