Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Sun Recruiting; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a dynamic Production Supervisor for the night shift in Olyphant, PA. You will oversee production operations, manage a team, ensure safety, quality, and achievement of production targets.

You will monitor KPIs, coordinate training, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement through GMP, 5S, and Lean practices. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a night-shift team committed to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 production goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to meet shift-level quality and delivery objectives.
• Facilitate employee training and development to meet operational standards.
• Ensure continuous quality monitoring and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify and resolve production issues, promoting continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach and develop staff to uphold a high-performance culture.
• Contribute to operational planning by evaluating shift performance and resources.
• Coordinate shift handovers and manage personnel schedules for efficiency.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain 5S standards and CI methodologies.
• Perform additional duties as required within the scope of the position.

Skills

Leadership

Operational planning

Training coordination

GMP & 5S

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety knowledge

Production equipment

Continuous Improvement

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

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