Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Connectly Recruiting; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Production Supervisor for the night shift in Olyphant to oversee daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive on-time production goals. You will lead a team, monitor KPIs, and implement continuous improvements across GMP, 5S, and process controls.

Strong coaching, communication, and training skills are essential as you schedule, evaluate performance, and support maintenance to minimize downtime while maintaining a culture of high performance and strict

Qualifications

• Vocational or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team, managing task assignments, performance tracking, and absences.
• Oversee production line activities, ensuring equipment functionality, quality, and timely goals.
• Monitor and report on KPIs to meet shift-level targets.
• Facilitate employee training and development.
• Ensure continuous quality monitoring and corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify and resolve production issues and drive improvements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching.
• Coordinate shift handovers and manage personnel schedules.
• Ensure GMP compliance and 5S/CI methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Training coordination

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Vocational or associate degree in technical field

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Supervisor to join the night shift team in Olyphant. This pivotal role involves overseeing production operations to achieve key performance targets, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team, managing task assignments, performance tracking, and absences to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee production line activities, ensuring equipment functionality, adherence to quality standards, and timely achievement of production goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to meet shift-level quality and delivery objectives.
• Facilitate employee training and development, ensuring team members are equipped with necessary skills to meet operational standards.
• Ensure continuous quality monitoring and initiate corrective actions for any deviations from standards.
• Identify and resolve production issues, promoting continuous improvement and process enhancements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Encourage a high-performance culture through coaching and development aligned with training strategies.
• Contribute to operational planning by evaluating shift-level performance and resource availability.
• Coordinate shift handovers and manage personnel schedules to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain areas according to 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Perform additional duties as required within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Vocational or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in assessing employee skills and coordinating training efforts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and resource management.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with production equipment and technical operations.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package