Shift Supervisor (M-F, 3pm-11pm)

Rehrig Pacific Company; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company in Virginia is seeking a Shift Manager to coordinate production on the manufacturing floor. You will supervise the 3rd shift, assign operators, manage safety, and ensure daily tasks align with standards. You will train operators, support floor leads, verify orders, and communicate issues to other departments.

Weekend and rotating shifts required. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 3+ years in injection molding and supervisory experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of injection molding experience desirable.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Willingness to work a 3rd shift and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production on the manufacturing floor and supervise the shift.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and address concerns immediately.
• Assign operators to machines and tasks; manage breaks and coverage.
• Provide training to operators and floor leads; mentor temporary workers as needed.
• Review schedules, forecast outputs, and verify orders finish on time.
• Act as point of contact for issues, communicating with other departments.
• Maintain shift records and assist other departments as needed.
• Ensure product changes meet customer specifications and quality checks.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the work of production on the manufacturing floor. This role does not have direct reports.

Areas of Accountabilities

• Ensure everyone is working safely and following safety standards. Take immediate action to resolve safety concerns.
• Oversee the daily work of the shift, ensuring all duties are performed in alignment with communicated standards (5S, start/end of shift tasks, etc).
• Review production outlook and assign operators to machines and tasks. Delegate production responsibilities to team, dividing tasks and ensuring all are completed. Manage breaks in a timely manner.
• Review production schedule and assign operators to machines and tasks. Distribute production duties among team members, dividing tasks and ensuring completion. Manage breaks efficiently.
• Provide training to machine operators and floor leads when needed; expected to train temporary workers on basic safety and machine operation.
• Provide support to machine operators and floor leads throughout shift, serving as point person as issues or questions arise.
• Verify all scheduled orders for the day are forecasted to finish on time.
• Fulfill Shift Manager’s responsibilities approximately two days per week when acting as sole manager in the plant.
• Verify that product changes are being made correctly and in line with customer specifications. Help coordinate production changes with the leads.
• Verify the quality of parts at the start, middle, and end of shift.
• Communicate production issues quickly and effectively to other departments. If a piece of equipment needs attention, ensure the correct department is engaged in a timely manner.
• Maintain record of completed parts during shift.
• Assist other departments as needed; fill in for operators, floor leads, or other team members as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of injection molding experience desirable
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Capable of working 3rd shift and a rotating schedule that includes the weekends
• Excellent Leadership Skills including strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Some Spanish is preferable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel