Night-Shift Production Supervisor | Lean & Safety Leader

3M Company; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Cynthiana, KY location. You will directly supervise 20–50 production employees across five departments and operate on a fixed night shift. The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and performance management within a lean environment.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong track record in problem solving and team coordination. Travel and relocation terms may apply for certain circumstances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university preferred.
• Prior management or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and supervision of 20–50 production employees across five production departments.
• Willing to work a fixed night shift.
• Approve and close production reports to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ensure audit standards, vacation planning, and overtime are implemented and documented.
• Oversee weekday overtime coverage; fill weekend OT as needed.
• Identify and resolve safety or ergonomic issues to maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete safety incident reports with follow-up to close out issues.
• Conduct performance evaluations or disciplinary actions as needed.
• Develop employees in safety, quality, technology, leadership, productivity, and yield through coaching and training.
• Manage departments using leader standard work and lean audits for safety, quality, service, people flow, and material flow.
• Troubleshoot equipment and quality problems using root cause analysis and corrective actions with process engineers and maintenance.
• Provide leadership and effective communications to promote teamwork and align with plant goals.
• Work rotating shifts, nights, and holidays as needed.

Skills

High School Diploma

Manufacturing experience

Management experience

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

Computer skills

Administrative skills

DOT compliance

Hazardous materials regulations

Safety focus

Ergonomics awareness

Night shift

Organization skills

Team leadership

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

3M is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Cynthiana, KY location. You will directly supervise 20–50 production employees across five departments and operate on a fixed night shift. The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and performance management within a lean environment.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong track record in problem solving and team coordination. Travel and relocation terms may apply for certain circumstances.