Shift Supervisor - Weekends

Rehrig Pacific; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to coordinate daily production on the manufacturing floor during the Saturday–Monday 6:00pm–6:00am shift. You will guide operators, assign tasks, monitor safety, and ensure adherence to 5S and start/end shift routines.

The role requires 3+ years in injection molding and supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to train temporary workers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of injection molding experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Willing to work Saturday–Monday night shift and rotating weekends.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Some Spanish is preferable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift operations and assign operators to machines.
• Maintain safety standards and resolve safety concerns immediately.
• Train operators and floor leads; mentor temporary workers.
• Verify orders and ensure on-time completion; track parts.
• Coordinate with leads and other departments to address production issues.
• Maintain shift records and provide coverage as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Shift: Saturday - Monday, 6:00pm - 6:00am

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