Production Supervisor - Metal Plating - 2nd shift

Nico-Products; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

NICE Healthcare services

401(k) with Company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Nico Products in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM) to lead a metal-finishing operation. You will supervise staff, manage schedules, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with electroplating or surface treatment, and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have previous supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage workflow, staffing, training, and employee performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading and following technical instructions and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production priorities.
• Direct, coach, and develop production employees; conduct evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and company procedures.

Job description

Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – 2nd SHIFT

Location: Nico Products - Minneapolis, MN
Schedule: 2nd Shift | Full-Time | 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM Monday-Thursday + OT
Starting Salary: $73,153.60–$101,150.40 Annually DOQ
Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt
Signing Bonus: $3,000 for eligible new hires

Your Starting Salary Is Only Part of What You Can Earn

We offer more than a competitive starting salary. Our compensation package includes additional opportunities to increase your annual earnings.

• Regular Salary: $68,993.60–$96,990.40 annually
• Quarterly Profit Sharing: Potential to earn up to $4,800 annually
• New-Hire Signing Bonus: $3,000 for eligible new hires

Potential Annual Earnings: Up to $101,790.40*
Plus a $3,000 New-Hire Signing Bonus!

Potential annual earnings are provided as an illustration and are not guaranteed. Profit sharing is based on Company performance and program eligibility. Signing bonus eligibility and payment terms apply.

We Need a Supervisor Who Can Lead People, Solve Problems, and Keep Production Moving.

We are an established metal-finishing processor serving customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets.

We're looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor who can lead employees, maintain production schedules, enforce quality and safety requirements, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Previous supervisory experience is essential. Experience with electroplating, metal finishing, or industrial surface treatment is strongly preferred.

We're not looking for someone who simply watches production numbers. We need someone who takes ownership of their department, understands how to get the best out of their employees, and knows that safety, quality, and productivity must work together.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Production Operations

• Oversee daily production activities to meet schedules, quality requirements, and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor workflow, production rates, and equipment utilization.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and production priorities.
• Communicate production status, delays, and concerns to management.

Employee Leadership & Accountability

• Direct, coach, train, and develop production employees.
• Establish clear performance expectations and consistently hold employees accountable.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, quality, and adherence to Company procedures.
• Document performance concerns and work with HR on employee-related matters.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a productive work environment.

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure employees follow work instructions, customer specifications, and established operating procedures.
• Verify that production documentation is accurate and complete.
• Identify process problems and work with Quality Assurance to resolve them.
• Help reduce rework, scrap, waste, and unnecessary production delays.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety requirements and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure employees follow established chemical-handling and environmental procedures.
• Address unsafe conditions and behaviors immediately.
• Support compliance with applicable customer, quality, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising employees in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workflow, staffing, training, and employee performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, production documentation, and applicable specifications.
• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Ability to address performance problems and enforce standards consistently.
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor and making timely operational decisions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production-related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electroplating, anodizing, metal finishing, or surface treatment.
• Experience supervising chemical processing or industrial production operations.
• Knowledge of plating processes, process limitations, and quality controls.
• Familiarity with Nadcap requirements and customer-driven process specifications.
• Familiarity with ITAR-controlled production environments.
• CEF/NASF certification or related metal-finishing training.
• Hazardous waste or HAZWOPER training.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or cost-reduction efforts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunities
• Medical and other available insurance benefits
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare services
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• An opportunity to lead an established production team and make a measurable impact

Our Work Environment

This is a hands-on supervisory role in an active industrial metal-finishing facility. The successful candidate must be comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, working around industrial equipment, chemical processes, noise, heat, and other manufacturing conditions.

Strong supervisors understand that leadership requires visibility, consistent follow-through, and the willingness to address problems rather than allow them to continue.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Security: This position operates within a a secure manufacturing facility. All employees must adhere to strict security policies including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Lindgren Group, including Avtec Finishing and Nico Products, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Work Authorization / Security Clearance:

The Lindgren Group must comply with CMMC 2.0 and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). These regulations may restrict persons of non-US citizen status from working/participating/observing/or other forms of gathering knowledge about certain activities within the company.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

For more information on our company, visit: www.TheLindgrenGroup.com