Night Production Supervisor

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Night Production Supervisor to lead a 50+ person manufacturing team on rotating night shifts, after training on days.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production in a fast-paced plant. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong coaching and decision-making skills, and proficiency with production reporting and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Must have strong leadership, coaching, and accountability abilities.
• Must be able to read and use production reports to support decisions.
• Must have strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must be flexible to cover other supervisors and shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 50+ employees across the assigned production shift.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, leadership, Maintenance, Quality, and other plant teams.
• Drive production performance across KPIs and lead improvement opportunities and results.
• Review, understand, and utilize production reporting to identify issues, track performance, and support operational decisions.
• Use critical thinking and sound judgment to solve production, staffing, quality, and operational challenges.
• Lead effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Identify and lead projects focused on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies and promote strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Utilize the timekeeping system to monitor and approve employee work hours.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance and Quality to ensure optimal production performance and that products meet specifications.
• Ensure employees have the proper training, tools, coaching, and support to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Actively lead and participate in plant Safety Committees, OEE workshops, 5S initiatives, Kaizen projects, and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor when needed.
• Provide coverage for other Production Supervisors as business and staffing needs require.

Skills

2+ years supervisory experience

Leadership

Production reporting

ERP systems

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $90,000 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

St. Louis, MO

Pay: $65,000-$90,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Setting: On-site

Schedule: Rotating Night Shift, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

Training Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Hours: Approximately 45 hours per week

Grow Boldly with Pretium

Are you a hands-on Production Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing environment? Pretium Packaging is looking for a Night Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for leading a large production team, building strong relationships, solving problems, and keeping safety, quality, and production moving forward. We are looking for someone who can think critically, understand production reporting, make sound decisions under pressure, and effectively lead employees in a challenging manufacturing environment.

This position will initially train on day shift from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM before transitioning to a rotating night schedule from 7:00 PM-7:00 AM. Flexibility is required to provide coverage for other supervisors when needed.

Who We Are

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise 50+ employees across the assigned production shift.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, leadership, Maintenance, Quality, and other plant teams.
• Drive production performance across key KPIs and take ownership of improvement opportunities and results.
• Review, understand, and utilize production reporting to identify issues, track performance, and support operational decisions.
• Use critical thinking and sound judgment to solve production, staffing, quality, and operational challenges.
• Lead effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Identify and lead projects focused on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies and promote strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Utilize the timekeeping system to monitor and approve employee work hours.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance and Quality to ensure optimal production performance and that products meet specifications.
• Ensure employees have the proper training, tools, coaching, and support to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Actively lead and participate in plant Safety Committees, OEE workshops, 5S initiatives, Kaizen projects, and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Provide hands‑on support on the production floor when needed.
• Provide coverage for other Production Supervisors as business and staffing needs require.

What You'll Bring

• MUST HAVE: 2+ years of production supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• MUST HAVE: Strong leadership ability with experience coaching employees, building relationships, and holding teams accountable.
• MUST HAVE: Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use production systems and reporting tools.
• MUST HAVE: Experience reading, understanding, and using production reports to support operational decisions.
• MUST HAVE: Strong critical-thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• MUST HAVE: Flexibility to cover other supervisors and shifts when needed.
• Experience using production management software and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety requirements and the ability to promote a safe working environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Plastics/blow molding experience preferred, particularly experience with Bekum equipment.
• PowerPoint experience is a plus.
• Military leadership, operations, or manufacturing experience is highly valued.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

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