First Shift Supervisor

Venteksolutions; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No relocation assistance

Job summary

Ventek Solutions is seeking a Third Shift Supervisor to lead safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee engagement on our Shelbyville, KY production floor. This role supervises and develops production staff to meet demanding performance targets.

You will drive daily production activities, coach team members, and partner with plant leadership to resolve issues and pursue continuous improvement in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in production supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program to prevent injuries and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop shift employees.
• Schedule staffing, vacations, absences, and overtime.
• Lead daily production activities to meet targets for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to resolve operational issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production supervision

MS Office

Analytical skills

Leadership

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in related field

Job description

Ventek Solutions is a leading manufacturer of engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Third Shift Supervisor to join our team and further strengthen our position in the market.

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership in safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee engagement in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising and developing production employees at the Shelbyville, KY facility.

The shift times/days for this role are Monday mornings starting at 5:30am through Friday afternoon 3:00pm. This role will be based at Shelbyville, KY. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Lead start-up, safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions for the shift.
• Serve as the safety leader and role model for all shift personnel.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop shift employees.
• Build positive employee relations and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Administer performance feedback, coaching, and discipline in alignment with company policies.
• Schedule employees to cover staffing needs, including vacations, absences, and overtime.

Operations & Performance

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Supervise assigned employees, including training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with plant leadership to resolve operational issues and improve shift performance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in production supervision within a manufacturing environment leading or supervising a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered for the right candidate.
• Experience implementing cost reduction and performance programs.
• Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience