Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Essenti Talent; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks a dynamic Production Supervisor for the night shift in Olyphant, PA. The role oversees production operations to meet KPIs while upholding safety, quality, GMP, and 5S standards.

You will lead a team, manage tasks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to coordinate training and development across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Proven problem-solving skills and decision-making.
• Experience assessing employee skills and coordinating training.
• Excellent communication across organizational levels.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and resource management.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with production equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a night shift team, assign tasks, track performance, and manage absences.
• Oversee production line activities, ensure equipment functionality and quality standards.
• Monitor KPIs and report shift-level quality and delivery metrics.
• Facilitate training and development for team members.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain 5S and CI practices.
• Identify and resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching and training alignment.
• Support operational planning and manage shift handovers and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Training coordination

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Vocational/Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Production equipment knowledge

Continuous Improvement methodologies

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