3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Ventek Solutions; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions is seeking a 3rd shift supervisor for our Mt. Pleasant, TN facility. You will lead a production team focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while building a high-performing culture that drives results.

You will manage shift safety, coaching, scheduling, and continuous improvement projects to meet customer commitments and drive operational excellence on site in Mount Pleasant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years supervising a team in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Clear communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and shift safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop your team; provide performance feedback and discipline.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect; schedule coverage for absences and overtime.
• Run daily production to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets; own shift output and customer commitments.
• Review production schedules, plan labor/equipment/materials, and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Ventek Solutions manufactures engineered molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assemblies. We are adding a 3 rd shift supervisor to our Mt. Pleasant, TN team.

The Role

You will lead a third shift production team at our Mt. Pleasant facility. You’re accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, and for building a team that wants to show up and perform.

Schedule: 3 rd Shift - Sunday evening through Friday morning, on site in Mt. Pleasant, TN.

Relocation: Not provided.

What You’ll Do

Safety

• Lead start-up and shift safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards and set the example for your team.

People

• Hire, train, coach, and develop your team.
• Give performance feedback and handle discipline consistently with company policy.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Schedule coverage for absences, vacations, and overtime.

Operations

• Run daily production to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Own shift production output and deliver the expected results needed to meet customer commitments.
• Ensure on-time delivery by reviewing production schedules and planning labor, equipment, and materials so each shift starts ready to hit its output goals.
• Track hourly and shift performance against targets, and act quickly on downtime, scrap, or bottlenecks that put output or delivery dates at risk.
• Communicate shift results, issues, and handoff needs clearly to the next shift and plant leadership.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects.
• Work with plant leadership to solve problems and improve shift results.

What You Bring

Required

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 2+ years supervising a team in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Clear communication and leadership
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Automotive Industry preferred
• Lean and/or Six Sigma background

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ventek Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.