Production Supervisor - Night Shift

King Plastic Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

King Plastic Corporation seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead Night Shift operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will supervise production staff, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement to meet nightly goals.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, can manage people and operational issues, and use performance data to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety practices, and production processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle for business purposes

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees, including onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to meet nightly production requirements
• Oversee production activities to ensure safety, quality, and production standards are consistently achieved
• Monitor production processes, identify issues, and implement corrective actions
• Troubleshoot operational challenges to minimize downtime
• Monitor and drive key performance metrics
• Conduct routine quality checks and address product or process concerns
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and overall production performance
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Enforce safety policies and proactively address unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and preventive maintenance needs
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and performance metrics
• Lead shift meetings to communicate goals, priorities, challenges, and results
• Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment
• Address employee concerns and workplace conflicts professionally and consistently

Skills

Leadership & People mgmt

Manufacturing operations

Safety management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Night Shift operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for supervising production employees, maintaining safety and quality standards, meeting production goals, and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can effectively manage people, troubleshoot operational issues, and use performance data to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Schedule: 12-hour night shift, every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees, including onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to meet nightly production requirements.
• Oversee production activities to ensure safety, quality, and production standards are consistently achieved.
• Monitor production processes, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and drive key performance metrics.
• Conduct routine quality checks and address product or process concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and overall production performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce safety policies and proactively address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and preventive maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and performance metrics.
• Lead shift meetings to communicate goals, priorities, challenges, and results.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.
• Address employee concerns and workplace conflicts professionally and consistently.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety practices, and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle for business purposes.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a strong, hands-on leader who is comfortable being on the production floor, engaged with employees, and accountable for results. This role requires someone who can independently lead night-shift operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you have manufacturing leadership experience and enjoy developing teams while improving operational performance, we encourage you to apply.