Night Shift Injection Molding Production Supervisor

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Concord, NC seeks a Night Shift Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficiency on the night shift as the sole salaried supervisor on this shift.

You will monitor production, lead process improvements, manage resources, enforce safety, maintain records, train teammates, and champion lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in manufacturing.
• Injection molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize production processes to meet quality and schedule.
• Identify areas for process improvement and lead enhancements with Eng/ops.
• Maintain quality assurance protocols to minimize defects.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet targets.
• Enforce safety protocols and foster a safe culture.
• Maintain production records and generate management reports.
• Identify training needs and mentor team members.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (lean/Six Sigma).

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Injection molding

Process optimization

Quality assurance

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Job description

Position Summary:

The Night Shift Production Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing andoptimizingproduction processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety within our manufacturing plant. This role requires a unique and strong leadership skill set, a deep understanding of production operations, and the ability to lead and collaborate cross-functionally as the only salaried employee on this shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight: Monitor production processes to ensure they are running smoothly, efficiently, andin accordance with established quality standards and production schedules.
• Process Optimization: Identifyareas for process improvement and implement strategies to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity. Collaborate with the engineering and operations teams to develop and implement process enhancements.
• Quality Assurance: Maintaina keen eye for quality control, ensuring that products meet or exceed quality standards at all stages of production. Implement and enforce quality assurance protocols to minimize defects and deviations.
• Resource Management: Effectivelyallocateresources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to achieve production targets. Coordinate with procurement andlogisticsto ensuretimelyavailability of necessary inputs.
• Safety Compliance: Uphold a strong commitment to workplace safety. Enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety inspections, and promote a safety-conscious culture among the production team.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintainaccurateand up-to-date production records, including production output, downtime, maintenance logs, and any incidents. Generate relevant reports for management review.
• Training and Development: Identifytraining needs within the production team andfacilitatetraining programs to enhance skills and knowledge. Mentor and develop team members to promote career growth.
• Continuous Improvement: Activelyparticipatein continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Contribute ideas and lead implementation efforts to streamline processes and reduce waste.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Injection Molding experience.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.