Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Contour-Hardening,-Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Contour-Hardening,-Inc is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee a 2nd shift and supervise Contract Processing Technicians. Primary responsibilities include planning, coordinating machine setups, and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, supervisory experience preferred, and readiness to work 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with a pay rate of $20–$23 per hour. Safety awareness and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 workflow 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, vacations, breaks, overtime).
• 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; file incident/injury reports.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Manual lifting

Basic hand tools

Inspection equipment

Mechanical components

Cross-training

Willingness to overtime

Education

High School Diploma

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