Shift Supervisor | Manufacturing | 2nd Shift

Cardinal Staffing Services; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services in Sandusky, OH seeks a 2nd Shift Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a team of up to 10. Core hours are 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, with extra time as needed.

You will guide shift activities, monitor progress, adjust workloads, and ensure production goals are met. Ideal candidates have prior manufacturing leadership experience, with a track record of engaging employees, maintaining schedules, and communicating updates to management.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience leading employees in a manufacturing or factory setting.
• Experience coordinating workloads and maintaining shift productivity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support employees throughout the shift.
• Monitor production progress and keep work moving according to schedule.
• Assign or coordinate workloads based on daily production needs.
• Maintain and update the production schedule board during the shift.
• Keep employees engaged, productive and aligned with department goals.
• Communicate production concerns and performance issues to management.
• Provide accurate documentation for performance reviews or corrective action.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Production planning

Job description

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Lead to help oversee daily manufacturing operations and provide hands‑on leadership to a team of up to approximately 10 employees. This position is ideal for someone with previous manufacturing leadership experience who is comfortable keeping employees engaged, monitoring production throughout the shift and making sure daily production goals stay on track. Core shift hours are approximately 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, although the Lead should expect to work additional time before or after the shift as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support employees throughout the shift
• Monitor production progress and help keep work moving according to schedule
• Assign or coordinate workloads based on daily production needs
• Maintain and update the production schedule board throughout the shift
• Keep employees engaged, productive and focused on department goals
• Communicate production concerns, employee performance issues and other shift information to management
• Provide accurate documentation that may be used by management during employee performance reviews or corrective action
• Participate as a witness during corrective action meetings when needed
• Communicate shift updates, production concerns and outstanding issues to management

Qualified candidates should have previous experience leading employees and managing workloads within a manufacturing or factory environment. Previous Team Lead, Line Lead, Production Lead, Assistant Supervisor or Production Supervisor experience may be considered.

About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck - it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
• Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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