2nd Shift Supervisor

JMJ PHILLIP; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP seeks an experienced 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead production operations in a unionized manufacturing environment, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. The role oversees supervision, process engineering support, and cross-shift collaboration.

You will coach and develop production teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining a positive, accountable workplace. This hands-on position offers growth and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing settings.
• Experience in unionized environments preferred.
• Process or manufacturing engineering experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees during the 2nd shift with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Apply process engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing processes and performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members and address performance concerns.
• Coordinate cross-shift coverage and communicate critical information between shifts.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Shift coverage

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead production operations, support team performance, and maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong supervisory background along with process engineering experience and the ability to work effectively in a unionized manufacturing setting.

Position Responsibilities

Production Supervision

• Lead and supervise production employees during the 2nd shift.
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Assign work, manage priorities, and address production issues in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Process Engineering Support

• Apply process engineering knowledge to improve manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and production performance.
• Analyze process issues and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements.

Team Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and develop production employees and team members.
• Address employee performance and operational concerns fairly and consistently.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Support employee relations activities within established policies and procedures.

Cross-Shift Collaboration

• Provide coverage and support for other production shifts when needed.
• Maintain flexibility to work occasional 1st or 3rd shift coverage based on business requirements.
• Communicate important production, staffing, and maintenance information between shifts.

Safety and Quality

• Enforce safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Monitor production quality and address issues before they affect customers.
• Support compliance with company, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

Prerequisites

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience supervising employees in a production or industrial environment.
• Process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production processes, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts when coverage is required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Process or manufacturing engineering credentials.
• Leadership or supervisory training.
• Additional manufacturing-related certifications are a plus.

What the Role Offers

• Salary: $90,000 – $95,000 per year.
• Opportunity to lead a production team in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to both production supervision and process improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative work with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Potential for broader leadership responsibilities and professional growth.

Why Commerce Township?

This opportunity offers the chance to build a career in a manufacturing environment where strong production leadership and process improvement expertise are highly valued. The role provides hands‑on leadership responsibility, exposure to engineering and operational initiatives, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on production performance and team development.