968 - 3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Drive; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met on the 3rd shift. You will lead production teams, coordinate workflow, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maintain efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to address issues promptly, coach staff, and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of production or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees during 3rd shift, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor daily production schedules and adjust staffing or workflow to meet targets.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while addressing performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
• Track and report production metrics including efficiency, scrap, and downtime.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate goals, updates, and safety reminders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation including reports, attendance, and incidents.

Skills

Production leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The 3rd Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations during first shift to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role leads production team members, coordinates workflow, monitors performance, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to maintain efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees during 3rd shift, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Monitor daily production schedules and adjust staffing or workflow to meet output targets and customer demands.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while addressing performance issues and maintaining high employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Track and report production metrics including efficiency, scrap, and downtime.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate production goals, updates, and safety reminders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation including production reports, attendance, and incident reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of production or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems preferred.