Second-Shift Production Leader - Lean & Safety

Gorbel®; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel is hiring for Production Supervisors on Second Shift in the United States to coordinate daily factory workflows and ensure on-time shipment of quality products. You will lead Lean initiatives, maintain safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

The role emphasizes strong people management and cross-functional collaboration. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (associates preferred) and 2–5 years in manufacturing leadership, with adeptness in

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing principles applied to production environments.
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive a positive safety culture within the factory following Gorbel standards.
• Lead teams to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost results.
• Manage employee relations issues fairly and consistently using established policies.
• Provide ongoing training and cross-training for staff.
• Communicate effectively with direct reports, peers, and leadership including safety huddles and quality reviews.
• Ensure staffing and scheduling align to production goals.
• Follow manufacturing processes and actively pursue continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead 6S, kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Deliver results with independence and self-motivation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People management

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project completion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

ERP software

Word

Job description

Gorbel is hiring for Production Supervisors on Second Shift in the United States to coordinate daily factory workflows and ensure on-time shipment of quality products. You will lead Lean initiatives, maintain safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

The role emphasizes strong people management and cross-functional collaboration. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (associates preferred) and 2–5 years in manufacturing leadership, with adeptness in