Production Supervisor – Lead Overnight Manufacturing Operations

Manpower Maine; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Maine in Scarborough, ME seeks a Production Supervisor for overnight manufacturing operations. Lead a team during the 3rd shift with a 10:00pm-6:30am schedule. The role includes overseeing production, coordinating daily operations, and driving continuous improvement.

Training will occur on first or second shift in November/December, with transition to third shift in January 2027. This six-month assignment offers hands-on leadership opportunities in a highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise non-exempt manufacturing personnel involved in final assembly operations.
• Coordinate day-to-day production activities and ensure schedules are met.
• Provide input on manufacturability, ergonomics, testing improvements, routing, and capacity planning.
• Analyze work orders and support efficient production scheduling and material flow.
• Operate and manage departmental activities within budget guidelines.
• Train, coach, evaluate performance, assign duties, and address employee concerns.
• Implement measures to improve production methods, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Production Supervisor – Lead Overnight Manufacturing Operations

Pay Rate: $39.72/hr

Schedule: 3rd Shift, Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:30am

Assignment Length: 6 Months

Our client in Scarborough, Maine is hiring a Production Supervisor to support overnight manufacturing operations. If you have prior supervisory experience and are looking for an opportunity to lead production teams in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. This position pays $39.72/hr and is expected to last 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity to oversee manufacturing personnel, coordinate daily operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting the production of innovative products. Training will occur on 1st or 2nd shift during November and December, with transition to 3rd shift beginning the first week of January 2027.

Typical daily duties

• Supervise non-exempt manufacturing personnel involved in final assembly operations
• Coordinate day-to-day production activities and ensure schedules are met
• Provide input on manufacturability, ergonomics, testing improvements, routing, and capacity planning
• Analyze work orders and support efficient production scheduling and material flow
• Operate and manage departmental activities within budget guidelines
• Train, coach, evaluate performance, assign duties, and address employee concerns
• Implement measures to improve production methods, quality, and efficiency

What we’re looking for

• Prior supervisory experience required (2-3 years preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job ID: 5527011