Second-Shift Production Operations Supervisor

H. T. PROF Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Avoca, IA, is seeking a Supervisor Production Operations to lead a manufacturing team on the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time shipping of quality products.

This on-site role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, safety compliance, quality processes, and meeting daily production schedules. Candidates should have prior supervision experience in ISO environments and be proficient with MS Office; SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in an ISO-certified quality environment.
• Prior manufacturing supervision experience.
• Experience creating written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to actively resolve customer product issues.
• Production and inventory scheduling experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; SAP experience is a plus.
• Safety-compliance knowledge; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong leadership skills.
• Willingness to take on added responsibility and run meetings.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work around machinery.
• Availability for second-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspire trust and provide leadership to achieve team goals.
• Take responsibility for team performance and resolve issues promptly.
• Determine work procedures, prepare schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Maintain an understanding of production-planning systems.
• Supervise and support quality procedures and training on quality programs.
• Create and enforce safety rules and conduct monthly safety inspections.
• Perform or assist with hands-on production duties as needed.
• Develop process plans covering people, resources, equipment, and layout for orders.
• Coordinate with planning to meet shipment dates and adjust staffing including overtime.
• Recommend improvements to production methods and product quality.
• Initiate and sustain 5S, Lean, and continuous-improvement programs.
• Drive cross-training to increase workforce versatility.
• Analyze and resolve work problems while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ensure accuracy of inputs from engineering, sales, and manufacturing.
• Communicate changes effectively and support goals and values.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

ISO quality environment

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Procedures writing

Leadership

5S/Lean

MS Office

SAP

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Six months to one year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in Avoca, IA, is seeking a Supervisor Production Operations to lead a manufacturing team on the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient production and on-time shipping of quality products.

This on-site role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, safety compliance, quality processes, and meeting daily production schedules. Candidates should have prior supervision experience in ISO environments and be proficient with MS Office; SAP is a plus.