Second-Shift Production Leader: Drive Quality & Efficiency

Merit Manufacturing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Flexible Time Off Policy

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Year-End Bonus Opportunity

Company Events

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Merit Manufacturing is seeking a Second Shift Production Supervisor to lead the production-floor on the 2nd shift in Warren, MI. You’ll guide Line Leads, assign staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching a skilled team.

We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative on-site environment, and a focus on continuous improvement. Join a rapidly growing contract manufacturer serving national brands in personal care products.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of manufacturing supervision or Line Lead experience.
• Experience leading production employees and managing shift-level staffing.
• HS diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or manufacturing certification preferred.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, fill‑and‑finish, cosmetics, or personal‑care manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and accountability.
• Ability to learn Merit IQ and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all second-shift production-floor activities.
• Assign Line Leads and employees to lines based on priorities.
• Adjust staffing and labor assignments as needs change.
• Oversee line startups and prepare teams for efficient operation.
• Train, mentor, coach, and support Line Leads.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and attendance concerns to the Production Manager.
• Evaluate new production employees based on demonstrated capability.
• Confirm attendance and maintain staffing levels throughout the shift.
• Verify accuracy of Production Fill Records and line lead checklists.
• Ensure line-clearance procedures are followed before startups.
• Confirm put-away counts, tags, scrap records, and waste documentation.
• Ensure quality inspections are completed and procedures followed.
• Escalate concerns promptly to leadership.
• Coordinate with Engineering to address equipment downtime.
• Communicate updates to leadership team.
• Maintain safe, clean, efficient production areas.
• Reinforce policies and procedures.
• Support daily goals with strong leadership and follow-through.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Staffing decisions

Documentation

Record review

Multi-line supervision

Judgement

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or manufacturing certification preferred

Tools

Merit IQ

Production Fill Records

Line Lead checklists

Job description

Merit Manufacturing is seeking a Second Shift Production Supervisor to lead the production-floor on the 2nd shift in Warren, MI. You’ll guide Line Leads, assign staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching a skilled team.

We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative on-site environment, and a focus on continuous improvement. Join a rapidly growing contract manufacturer serving national brands in personal care products.