Night-Shift Production Supervisor — Lean Coach

Prysmian Group; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead and coordinate all activities on the assigned shift. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will coach and mentor teams, ensure safety, quality, and production goals while optimizing workforce and equipment utilization.

You will apply Lean Manufacturing techniques, participate in shift-change meetings, and collaborate with Engineering to introduce new processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Production Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems to support production, inventory, or operational processes.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to support production schedules and ensure appropriate shift coverage.
• Review production reports, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action to meet production targets.
• Train and coach employees on proper work methods to maximize output, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall shift performance.
• Communicate and apply company policies, procedures, and expectations consistently across the assigned shift.
• Execute directions from the Production Manager, including schedule changes, equipment preparation, and changeovers.
• Enforce plant and company rules while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Partner with Engineering to support the introduction of new processes into production.
• Monitor inventory levels for tools, dies, tips, materials, and other production supplies to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and development for approximately 20–30 hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with Production Manager priorities.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting production employees for vacancies on the assigned shift.
• Identify employee performance concerns early and partner with appropriate resources to provide support and address issues.
• Work with employees to reduce manufacturing costs while meeting service, volume, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support scheduling activities as needed, including reviewing backlog, planning component manufacturing based on due dates, and preparing production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prysmian Group in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead and coordinate all activities on the assigned shift. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will coach and mentor teams, ensure safety, quality, and production goals while optimizing workforce and equipment utilization.

You will apply Lean Manufacturing techniques, participate in shift-change meetings, and collaborate with Engineering to introduce new processes.