Assembly Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Ripon, United States | Posted on 09/19/2026
Experience: 1–3+ years in manufacturing preferred
Industry: Manufacturing / Machinery
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to lead a production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This position serves as a first-line leader responsible for daily production activities, employee development, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who promotes a safety-first culture , develops employees through coaching and mentoring, and encourages teamwork and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support production employees to meet daily safety, quality, and production goals.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members on safety, quality, equipment operation, and productivity.
- Coordinate daily production activities and help ensure schedules and operating goals are met.
- Encourage employees to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and waste-reduction initiatives.
- Work with technical staff to address production and equipment needs.
- Establish and monitor team goals and performance objectives.
- Address employee questions and concerns and assist with employee relations matters.
- Partner with Union Stewards regarding contractual and disciplinary matters, as applicable.
- Promote a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending and stooping.
- Manual dexterity required.
- Ability to lift50 lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Schedule & Additional Information
2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
Additional workdays may be required based on production needs.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, medium- to high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous manufacturing supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and encourage employees to develop proactive solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and production scheduling preferred.
- Servant-leadership mindset with a commitment to employee development and teamwork.
- Internship, co-op, or other relevant professional experience may be considered.