Second-Shift Production Manager, High-Volume Ops

Copeland; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is hiring a Production/Manufacturing Manager in Natchitoches, LA. You will lead a two-salaried-supervisor and 50–60 hourly team, driving safety, quality, and productivity on the second shift.

You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality to minimize downtime, improve processes, and mentor crew across shifts. This role requires strong leadership, continuous improvement focus, and hands-on plant floor presence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent minimally required.
• Eight (8) years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a large, high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing production challenges.
• Strong orientation for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well cross-functionally and work well at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and hourly employees, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot production issues and ensure minimal downtime.
• Lead shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety protocols, and updates to the team.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety awareness among all team members.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all procedures, reporting, and policies are followed and has authority to directly address or correct any non-conformance.
• Completes or ensures proper paperwork, record-keeping, data entry.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Copeland is hiring a Production/Manufacturing Manager in Natchitoches, LA. You will lead a two-salaried-supervisor and 50–60 hourly team, driving safety, quality, and productivity on the second shift.

You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality to minimize downtime, improve processes, and mentor crew across shifts. This role requires strong leadership, continuous improvement focus, and hands-on plant floor presence.