Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift | Growth & Safety

United Future; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future, Sandston, VA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second and third shift manufacturing operations. The role focuses on driving safety, quality, and productivity while coaching hourly staff and ensuring adherence to standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate staffing, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on teamwork and compliance with food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of relevant manufacturing supervision experience.
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and motivate hourly employees to achieve production goals.
• Communicate production priorities, quality standards, safety requirements, and performance expectations.
• Monitor production output for compliance with specifications, prepare performance reports, and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and schedules to meet production requirements.
• Address workflow interruptions and coordinate timely solutions with supporting departments.
• Lead team meetings that encourage communication, accountability, and collaboration.
• Promote safe equipment operation and coordinate with maintenance personnel on routine service needs.
• Train employees on machinery, operating procedures, and standard work practices.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide regular feedback, performance coaching, and employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

United Future, Sandston, VA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second and third shift manufacturing operations. The role focuses on driving safety, quality, and productivity while coaching hourly staff and ensuring adherence to standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate staffing, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on teamwork and compliance with food safety guidelines.