Shift Supervisor

Reynolds Consumer Products; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in South Boston, VA, is hiring a Production Shift Supervisor to lead a manufacturing shift, driving safe, efficient operations and meeting production objectives. You will guide hourly teams, coordinate resources, and partner with maintenance, quality, and planning to improve throughput and quality.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of progressive manufacturing or production operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance objectives.
• Build an engaged, accountable, and inclusive team culture through coaching and development.
• Manage staffing, work assignments, and shift transitions for efficient operations.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees while addressing performance issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Quality systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products… and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Shift Supervisor at our Manufacturing Facility in South Boston, VA.

Responsibilities

The Production Shift Supervisor provides frontline leadership for a manufacturing production shift by driving safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while achieving production objectives. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, develop team capability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Exercises independent judgment in managing daily operations, allocating resources, resolving operational issues, and leading hourly employees to achieve plant performance goals.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Leadership

• Lead and develop hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance objectives.
• Build an engaged, accountable, and inclusive team culture through coaching, performance management, employee development, and recognition.
• Manage staffing, work assignments, and shift transitions to ensure efficient production operations.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees while addressing performance and employee relations issues.

Production Operations

• Direct daily production activities to maximize productivity, optimize labor utilization, and minimize operating costs.
• Execute production schedules by coordinating labor, materials, and equipment resources to meet customer and business requirements.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to improve throughput, equipment effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of production performance metrics.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing safe work practices, investigating incidents, eliminating hazards, and driving continuous safety improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems, food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and regulatory standards, where applicable.
• Drive quality initiatives that improve product consistency, reduce waste, and achieve plant quality objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational improvement opportunities that enhance productivity, quality, cost performance, and employee engagement.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, quality, planning, warehouse, and other functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support inventory accuracy and material control processes to ensure efficient plant operations.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of progressive manufacturing or production operations experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, safety, and quality systems.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing operational demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze operational performance and implement process improvements.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for delivering commitments while maintaining high performance standards.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieves operational objectives through effective planning, execution, and follow-through.
• Builds Effective Teams – Develops collaborative, engaged teams that work together to achieve shared business goals.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely, informed decisions using sound judgment and available data.
• Develops Talent – Coaches employees, provides meaningful feedback, and creates opportunities for growth and capability development.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves operational processes to increase efficiency, quality, and business performance.

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RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $66,000.00 - USD $90,750.00 /A