Lead 3rd-Shift Production Supervisor | Lean & Safety

Randstad Canada; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance

Wellness Plan (Benefits)

Collab. workplace

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Production Supervisor in Schenectady, NY for the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will lead production teams, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating with maintenance and quality teams, and maintaining accurate shift documentation and reporting. Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years of leadership in manufacturing and experience with lean processes are desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in leadership and lean continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields; combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Lead and support third-shift production teams to meet safety, quality, productivity, waste, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains, reducing downtime, and eliminating waste.
• Monitor production metrics, develop action plans for gaps, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Provide coaching, training, and daily direction to employees to foster engagement and accountability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and processes for reliable operations.
• Conduct floor presence and audits to sustain best practices and accurate shift reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Lean continuous improvement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or Business Administration

High School Diploma

Tools

MS365

SAP or ERP software

Job description

Cascades is seeking a Production Supervisor in Schenectady, NY for the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will lead production teams, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating with maintenance and quality teams, and maintaining accurate shift documentation and reporting. Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years of leadership in manufacturing and experience with lean processes are desirable.