Second-Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

TOPS Products LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPS Products LLC in New Jersey seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, safety, quality, and shipping operations on the second shift. You will provide first-line leadership to hourly employees and coordinate schedules, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive leadership, strong communication, and accountability, while developing teammates and maintaining a positive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead hourly manufacturing employees to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Review production schedules and coordinate labor, materials, and equipment resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Assign and adjust staffing based on production demands and operational priorities.
• Communicate production goals, schedule changes, material shortages, and operational issues to employees and leadership.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other support functions to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor workflow and production performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team-building

Independent work

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

TOPS Products LLC in New Jersey seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, safety, quality, and shipping operations on the second shift. You will provide first-line leadership to hourly employees and coordinate schedules, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive leadership, strong communication, and accountability, while developing teammates and maintaining a positive, inclusive team culture.