Superintendent - 3rd Shift

StaffSource; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffSource is seeking a seasoned Third Shift Superintendent to lead overnight operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive production performance, supervise a team of supervisors and operators, and ensure production plans are executed safely and efficiently.

The right candidate will have strong leadership, deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a proven record of Lean or continuous improvement initiatives, with a hands-on approach to daily shift management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading third-shift manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards.
• Able to manage multiple supervisors and staff.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or CI initiatives is a plus.
• Comfortable working overnight and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for third-shift manufacturing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Meet production schedules and daily goals safely and efficiently.
• Monitor staffing, workflow, productivity, and shift performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering to resolve issues.
• Maintain workplace safety and ensure compliance with policies.
• Drive accountability for quality and production requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Review production reports and communicate priorities to leadership.
• Address employee performance and foster a positive team culture.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and cross-department communication.
• Respond effectively to unexpected challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Team development

Lean / CI

Safety & quality

Job description

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Third Shift Superintendent to lead overnight operations in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who can drive production performance, lead teams effectively, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for third‑shift manufacturing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees.
• Ensure production schedules and daily operational goals are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor staffing levels, workflow, productivity, downtime, and overall shift performance.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive accountability for quality standards and production requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency.
• Review production reports and communicate shift performance, challenges, and priorities to leadership.
• Address employee performance concerns and help foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and communication between departments and leadership teams.
• Respond effectively to unexpected production, equipment, staffing, or safety challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, foundry, metals, or heavy production environment strongly preferred.
• Experience leading large teams and/or multiple supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, safety, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of overnight operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or process improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical manufacturing shift and make a direct impact on operational performance. The ideal candidate is a strong, visible leader who can build accountability, motivate teams, and keep production moving.