Production Supervisor

Randstad Canada; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance

Wellness Plan (Benefits)

Collab. workplace

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Production Supervisor in Schenectady, NY for the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will lead production teams, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating with maintenance and quality teams, and maintaining accurate shift documentation and reporting. Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years of leadership in manufacturing and experience with lean processes are desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in leadership and lean continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields; combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Lead and support third-shift production teams to meet safety, quality, productivity, waste, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains, reducing downtime, and eliminating waste.
• Monitor production metrics, develop action plans for gaps, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Provide coaching, training, and daily direction to employees to foster engagement and accountability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and processes for reliable operations.
• Conduct floor presence and audits to sustain best practices and accurate shift reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Lean continuous improvement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or Business Administration

High School Diploma

Tools

MS365

SAP or ERP software

Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join JAMES ROCKWELL's team on 3RD Shift working Monday - Friday 11:00PM – 7:00AM as a Production Supervisor in Schenectady and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s In It For You

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Annual Salary between $85,000-$95,000 + Profit Sharing
• Career pathwaysthat support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.
• Excellent Benefits Package:Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
• Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan
• Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As Production Supervisor, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential.

Your scope includes:

• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support third-shift production teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, waste, and cost performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Monitor production metrics and operating parameters, develop action plans to address performance gaps, and ensure timely follow-through on corrective actions.
• Provide coaching, training, and daily direction to employees while fostering engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, ensuring reliable operations and consistent product quality.
• Conduct routine floor presence and operational audits to identify opportunities for process improvements and sustain best practices.
• Ensure accurate shift documentation, production reporting, and communication during shift turnovers.
• Manage employee performance through regular feedback, recognition, coaching, and development planning.
• Support workforce scheduling, staffing needs, and timekeeping activities to ensure operational continuity.

What You Bring

You're a natural fit forProduction Supervisorif you have:

• High School Diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or Business Administration. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Willing to work 11:00PM - 7:00AM Monday – Friday.
• 2+ years’ experience in leadership and lean continuous improvement processes in a manufacturing environment. Packaging manufacturing experience preferred.
• Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills to include MS365 and SAP or ERP software.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.