Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Contour Hardening; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Contour Hardening in Indianapolis is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee Contract Processing Technicians on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM). You will direct daily production activities, monitor safety, training, and policy adherence, and coordinate with the Production Manager to meet output targets.

The role requires a High School Diploma and strong leadership and communication skills. Supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Safety equipment includes steel-toed shoes and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Contract Processing Technicians and manage performance.
• Coordinate daily production goals with the Production Manager.
• Schedule and assign personnel and machine/workstation setups.
• Communicate machine maintenance requests and adjust recipes as needed.
• Record downtime and ensure quality documentation.
• Provide performance reviews and support overtime decisions.
• Assist with emergencies and production as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Lifting ability

Hand tools

Inspection equipment

Mechanical components

Electrical components

Forklift certified

Cross-training

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Steel-toed shoes

Safety glasses

Job description

Production Shift Supervisor Job Description

Qualifications

High School Diploma

Experience

Supervisory experience is preferred, not required

Equipment

Steel-toed safety shoes (Not Provided), Safety Glasses (provided)

Reports to

Production Manager

Shift/Pay Range

2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:30PM

$20-$23/Hour

Essential Duties

• Directly supervise Contract Processing Technicians by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing all policies and procedures.
• Ensure Contract Processing Technicians are properly trained and evaluated. Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing equipment, and monitoring personnel and resources.
• Coordinate daily production goals with the Production Manager.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel (includes machine/workstation assignment, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, etc.).
• Coordinate and supervise machine setups.
• Initiate and communicate machine maintenance requests.
• Adjust machine recipes as necessary during the shift to produce product within specifications.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare and deliver performance reviews; assist employees with goal setting.
• Assist with resolving workplace emergencies (i.e., filing incident/injury reports, etc.).
• Record machine downtime in Maintenance Connection.
• Communicate with other Shift Supervisors to share relevant information.
• Ensure quality documentation is completed accurately and promptly.
• Perform quality inspections in the absence of a Quality Technician.
• Assist in production as necessary.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Preferred (not required)

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution attributes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to lift and manipulate 40+ pound objects on an as needed basis on and off the shop floor
• Ability to operate basic hand tools (i.e. drills, saws, wrenches, etc.)
• Ability to operate inspection equipment (i.e. cutoff saw, hardness testers, microscopes, etc.)
• Ability to assemble/disassemble mechanical and electrical components related to induction hardening machines
• Knowledge of CHI’s manufacturing process, procedures, and machinery
• Capability of being certified to drive fork trucks
• Willingness to be cross-trained in other areas and to perform additional duties as required
• Willingness to work overtime when required