Production Shift Superintendent

The Edge Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global glass manufacturing client is seeking a Production Shift Superintendent to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing. This is a full-time position located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of managing teams and improving production performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates production activities across multiple shifts.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitors production metrics and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Leads and develops Supervisors, Team Leads and Production Staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Production performance improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Our global glass manufacturing client is hiring a Production Shift Superintendent to oversee the daily shift operations of the production lines, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. This role serves as the Shift Contact for the facility and leads production teams, coordinates with maintenance and quality departments, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates production activities across multiple shifts.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitors production metrics and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Leads and develops Supervisors, Team Leads and Production Staff through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve issues and optimize processes.
• Maintains accurate production records and reports.
• Drives lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manages inventory of raw materials and finished goods in coordination with supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership may be considered.
• Minimum 8 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive glass, ceramics, or high-temperature materials.
• Proven track record of managing teams and improving production performance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Management
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Glass Product Manufacturing