Production Supervisor - Night Shift

United Future; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future in Olyphant, PA is seeking a Production Supervisor for the night shift to oversee manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and hit production targets.

You will lead a team, coordinate tasks, monitor KPIs, train staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure GMP compliance and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Ability to assess employee skills and coordinate training.
• Excellent communication across all levels.
• Knowledge of GMP and 5S/CI methodologies.
• Proficient with production equipment and operations.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team, managing task assignments, performance tracking, and absences.
• Oversee production line activities, ensuring quality standards and timely goals.
• Monitor and report on KPIs to meet shift objectives.
• Facilitate employee training and development for required skills.
• Ensure continuous quality monitoring and initiate corrective actions.
• Identify and resolve production issues, driving CI and process improvements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with constructive feedback.
• Encourage a high-performance culture through coaching and development.
• Contribute to shift planning and resource availability.
• Coordinate shift handovers and manage personnel schedules.
• Ensure GMP compliance and 5S/CI methodologies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Scheduling

Coaching

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Quality focus

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Technical degree

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