Night Shift Production Supervisor — Lean & Safety Lead

3M Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company is seeking a Production Manufacturing Supervisor to lead on-shift activities in the Knoxville site, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. You will supervise production and hourly staff, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate changeovers to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include safety audits, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with teams to meet daily production goals, while leading Lean and Kaizen efforts across the shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of manufacturing experience in any sector.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of manufacturing experience.
• Associate degree or higher is a plus; strong organizational skills and CI experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift activities for the department and supervise production and hourly employees.
• Ensure safety via inspections, audits, and proper work methods; lead safety meetings.
• Monitor production rates, yields, and quality; provide feedback to teams and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

3M Company is seeking a Production Manufacturing Supervisor to lead on-shift activities in the Knoxville site, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. You will supervise production and hourly staff, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate changeovers to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include safety audits, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with teams to meet daily production goals, while leading Lean and Kaizen efforts across the shift.