3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Morales Professional, a morales group company; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morales Professional, part of Morales Group, is seeking a hands-on 3rd shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily plastics production, coach staff, and ensure safe, reliable output across the shift. You will work with Maintenance, Quality and Engineering to solve problems, drive schedule attainment, and continuously improve OEE, yield, and quality, while enforcing 5S and safety standards.

We value integrity, collaboration, and people-first leadership, offering opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Five+ years in high-volume manufacturing; plastics processing or blow molding preferred.
• Proven production leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong safety and operational accountability knowledge.
• Ability to read schedules and process specifications.
• Proficient with Excel and data tracking of efficiency metrics.
• Experience with measuring tools like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Direct shift production, staffing, assignments, breaks, overtime, and workflow.
• Coach and train employees on equipment operation, work instructions, quality expectations, and safe practices.
• Monitor machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, process parameters, cycle times, material use, and product quality.
• Lead startups, shutdowns, mold changes, changeovers, and line-clearance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment, mold, material, and processing issues; coordinate support as needed.
• Drive schedule attainment while reducing downtime, scrap, production losses, and quality defects.
• Review shift metrics including throughput, OEE, yield, labor, downtime, scrap, and quality.
• Enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, housekeeping, and 5S+1 expectations.
• Partner on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear shift handoffs and communicate priorities, risks, equipment status, and open issues.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Excel

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Excel

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

A confidential manufacturing client is seeking a hands‑on shift leader to oversee daily production, develop employees, and deliver safe, reliable output. This role partners with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to solve problems and keep the shift aligned with customer requirements.

What You’ll Do as a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor:

• Direct shift production, staffing, assignments, breaks, overtime, and workflow across plastics manufacturing operations.


• Coach and train employees on equipment operation, work instructions, quality expectations, and safe work practices.


• Monitor machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, process parameters, cycle times, material use, and product quality.


• Lead startups, shutdowns, mold changes, changeovers, and line‑clearance activities.


• Troubleshoot equipment, mold, material, and processing issues; coordinate support and escalation as needed.


• Drive schedule attainment while reducing downtime, scrap, production losses, and quality defects.


• Review shift metrics including throughput, OEE, yield, labor, downtime, scrap, and quality.


• Enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, housekeeping, and 5S+1 expectations.


• Partner on root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.


• Provide clear shift handoffs and communicate priorities, risks, equipment status, and open issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least five years of experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment; plastics processing or blow molding experience is strongly preferred.


• At least five years of production leadership, supervisory, or team‑lead experience.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, employee performance, attendance, and operational accountability.


• Ability to interpret production schedules, work instructions, quality standards, and process specifications.


• Data‑driven approach with Excel proficiency and experience tracking production efficiency, scrap, downtime, labor, and quality.


• Comfort using measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

At Morales Professional, we believe careers are more than jobs, they are opportunities to build better futures. As part of Morales Group, an award‑winning staffing and talent solutions organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional people with organizations where they can grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you’re looking for a company that values integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and people‑first leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Morales Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.