Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Rieke Packaging; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in packaging seeks a Production Supervisor to lead and motivate a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while managing a team of up to 45 employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing supervision, excellent communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving. If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proven management skills and ability to develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities and employee performance during shifts.
• Ensures a safe and organized work environment while maximizing production.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Production Reporting

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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Company: Rieke LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Position Summary
The Production Supervisor oversees the daily activities and employee performance during their shift. Responsible for maximizing employee satisfaction by handling requests and complaints, and reporting the collective shift output in the manufacturing environment. Ensures a safe and organized work environment while maintaining smooth production operations. Engages and motivates a team of up to 45 resources to meet hourly and daily shift targets.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe work environment with all PPE available and used appropriately.
• Ensures team members are properly trained and monitors the on-the-job training process, recommending cross-training to maintain workforce flexibility.
• Acts as the voice and face of leadership, ensuring respectful communication focused on safety. Resolves personnel issues and supports coaching and development to meet company targets.
• Communicates product quality and productivity performance, enabling self-correction during shifts. Coordinates with HR and management on corrective actions.
• Ensures accurate hourly/daily production reporting and achievement of quality and production goals.
• Collaborates with maintenance on machine/tool/die issues impacting production.
• Manages shift transitions and communicates resource issues to HR and management.
• Ensures production schedule completion and reports issues impacting schedules to relevant personnel.
• Completes daily job orders, employee assignments, and manages time-off requests.
• Maintains a visual workplace using production boards and equipment status boards.
• Addresses off-schedule situations, lost time, and production deviations promptly.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement to engineering and management.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent technical aptitude.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proven management skills and ability to develop a team.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Technical background in injection molding, steel manufacturing, paint lines, or high-speed assembly preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Availability to work 2nd shift (2 pm - 10 pm).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing