3rd Shift Production Manager

Action Industries; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Industries is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee plant operations and lead hourly teams on the production floor. The role emphasizes quality, productivity, and hands-on leadership to keep Packers and Operators on task throughout the shift.

You will supervise 15–20 direct reports, coordinate breaks, troubleshoot with Operators, and ensure safe, efficient workflow while communicating issues to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience managing 15-20 direct reports preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of production operations and workflow management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry systems (SAP or similar ERP systems).
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of supervisory functions to support production output and maintain workflow according to schedule.
• Monitor Packers to ensure productivity standards are met; assign duties and adjust staffing as needed.
• Coordinate and manage employee break schedules to ensure continuous production flow.
• Utilize Operators to troubleshoot and resolve processing issues, minimizing downtime.
• Conduct routine quality checks on all active production lines and document results accurately.
• Perform the First Part Approval Process at the start of each shift, including product review and required photo documentation submitted to management.
• Communicate key production, staffing, and quality issues to the Department Production Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Lead by example as a hands-on contributor on the production floor.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations and managing departmental team members during their assigned shift. This role places a strong emphasis on quality control, productivity, and ensuring Packers and Operators remain on task. The Shift Supervisor serves as a hands-on leader, actively supporting production while guiding and developing the hourly team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a full range of supervisory functions to support production output and maintain workflow according to schedule.
• Monitor Packers to ensure productivity standards are met; assign duties and adjust staffing as needed.
• Coordinate and manage employee break schedules to ensure continuous production flow.
• Utilize Operators to troubleshoot and resolve processing issues, minimizing downtime.
• Conduct routine quality checks on all active production lines and document results accurately.
• Perform the First Part Approval Process at the start of each shift, including product review and required photo documentation submitted to management.
• Communicate key production, staffing, and quality issues to the Department Production Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Lead by example as a hands-on contributor on the production floor.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience managing 15-20 direct reports preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of production operations and workflow management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry systems (SAP or similar ERP systems).
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

All employees must be able to be at work on time for all scheduled shifts, be dependable, have positive attitudes and be trainable. Our core values consist of being customer focused, team oriented, trustworthy and dedicated. On the job training is available.

Job Type: Full-time