Shift Supervisor - Nights

Rehrig Pacific; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific is seeking a 3rd shift Supervisor to coordinate production on the floor and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The role includes assigning operators, training staff, and acting as the sole manager during shifts as needed.

You will oversee scheduling, machine assignment, and task delegation while maintaining records and coordinating changes with leads. The position requires 3+ years in supervisory roles and experience with injection molding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years injection molding experience desirable.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Capable of working 3rd shift with rotating weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift operations on the floor.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and act on safety concerns.
• Assign operators to machines and tasks per schedule.
• Train operators and floor leads; onboard temporary workers.
• Provide shift support and be point of contact for issues.
• Verify orders forecasted to finish on time.
• Manage breaks and distribute duties.
• Coordinate production changes with leads.
• Verify quality at start, middle, end of shift.
• Maintain records of completed parts.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Spanish a plus

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm

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