Overnight Production Supervisor: Lean, Quality & Safety

Apex Consumer Products; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision benefits

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apex International is seeking an experienced Overnight Production Leader to direct production operations and drive continuous improvement on the night shift. You will supervise 6-8 leads and 15-35 hourly staff, coaching the team to meet daily targets while sustaining a safe, compliant manufacturing floor.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of regulated-manufacturing experience, strong Lean knowledge, and ERP/MRP proficiency. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience in a regulated industry.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and batch processing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Overnight Production Operations.
• Supervise and support production teams to meet daily schedule and performance targets.
• Conduct start-of-shift meetings to communicate goals and expectations.
• Monitor workflow and proactively address bottlenecks to maintain continuous line operation.
• Maintain a strong floor presence to coach, motivate, and ensure accountability.
• Take corrective action when goals are not being met.
• Support Lean & Continuous Improvement; apply Lean tools and reinforce 5S standards.
• Utilize metrics to identify gaps and drive improvements.
• Ensure SOPs and Work Instructions are followed consistently.
• Promote a culture of discipline, quality, and zero defects.
• Maintain Safety & Compliance; ensure OSHA and company safety standards are followed.
• Oversee housekeeping, sanitation, and equipment cleaning procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and SAFE work environment.
• Develop & Lead the Team; directly oversee 6-8 Lead employees with indirect responsibility for 15-35 hourly team members and temporary workers.
• Coach, train, and develop employees to build a high-performing team.
• Address performance concerns and conduct evaluations in alignment with Apex values.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex International is seeking an experienced Overnight Production Leader to direct production operations and drive continuous improvement on the night shift. You will supervise 6-8 leads and 15-35 hourly staff, coaching the team to meet daily targets while sustaining a safe, compliant manufacturing floor.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of regulated-manufacturing experience, strong Lean knowledge, and ERP/MRP proficiency. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.