Night Shift Superintendent

Morgan-Steel-LLC-1; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Steel is seeking an experienced Night Shift Superintendent / Foreman to oversee all manufacturing and warehouse operations during the night shift. This role leads supervisors, coordinates departments, and ensures production schedules are met with safety and quality in mind.

The position requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with a focus on Lean practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years in progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Experience supervising multiple departments and 50+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift manufacturing, fabrication, machining, warehouse, and shipping.
• Direct and support supervisors and hourly staff across departments.
• Ensure on-time production with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor labor, resolve bottlenecks, and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Lead shift meetings, communicate priorities, and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Planning & scheduling

ERP production systems

OSHA regulations

Team mentoring

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan Steel is seeking an experienced Night Shift Superintendent / Foreman to oversee all manufacturing and warehouse operations during the night shift. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, equipment utilization, and employee engagement.The Night Shift Superintendent serves as the senior operational leader during off-hours, coordinating multiple departments, supporting supervisors and lead personnel, resolving production issues, and ensuring a safe, efficient operationEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead all night shift manufacturing, fabrication, machining, warehouse, and shipping operations.Direct daily activities of supervisors, leads, and hourly employees across multiple departments.Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.Monitor labor utilization and adjust staffing based on production demands.Promote and enforce Morgan Steel safety policies, OSHA regulations, and housekeeping standards.Conduct regular walkthroughs of all departments to identify safety, quality, equipment, or productivity concerns.Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and prioritize equipment repairs.Ensure all quality standards and inspection requirements are followed.Review production metrics including scrap, downtime, efficiencies, and labor hours.Assist in troubleshooting production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.Maintain accurate shift reports and communicate production status to day shift leadership.Conduct shift meetings and communicate daily priorities, safety topics, and production goals.Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, lead personnel, and production employees.Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.Address attendance, disciplinary issues, and performance concerns in accordance with company policy.Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure proper use of cranes, forklifts, and production equipment.Maintain inventory accuracy through coordination with Inventory Control and Shipping departments.Respond appropriately to emergency situations and equipment failures.Perform additional duties as assigned.Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience.Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience supervising multiple departments simultaneously.Strong knowledge of steel fabrication or metal manufacturing operations.Experience leading teams of 50+ employees preferred.Ability to read production schedules, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/production systems.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Preferred QualificationsSteel service center or structural steel manufacturing experience.Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.Experience with:Laser OperationsPress Brake OperationsWeldingCNC MachiningSaw OperationsShipping & LogisticsInventory ControlOSHA 30 certification (preferred).Forklift and Overhead Crane experience.