Supervisor - 2nd shift production supervisor

Flexfab, LLC; Hastings, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexfab, LLC in Hastings, MI is seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor to lead and support associates in meeting production and shipping schedules, ensuring quality and audit readiness. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and adherence to established processes on the production floor.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Process Team, Purchasing, and Document Control to optimize workflows, monitor performance metrics, and promote the HEARTS culture across shifts.

Qualifications

• Preferably pursuing or holding a college degree or relevant certificates.
• Experience as a production supervisor or demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong communication with collaborative conflict-resolution skills.
• Technical shipping/logistics experience desired.
• Familiarity with LN, Master Planning Board, and Baan IV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production and shipping to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure workers are trained and follow established processes.
• Coordinate with team to document compliance with customer requirements.
• Review schedules, allocate resources, adjust priorities to meet demand.
• Document process improvements to maintain audit readiness.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and strong shift communication.
• Monitor daily performance metrics.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional projects

MS Office

Shipping/logistics experience

Coaching & mentoring

Education

College degree or certificate program

Tools

LN

Master Planning Board

Baan IV

Job description

Supervisor - 2nd shift production supervisor

2nd shift Production Supervisor - Hastings, MI.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting associates to meet production and shipping schedules, ensuring all products are made and shipped accurately and in accordance with customer specifications. This role oversees training, process adherence, and documentation of process improvements to support audit readiness. The Supervisor drives safe, efficient daily operations, supports cross?shift communication for smooth transitions, and ensures alignment with Flexfab’s strategic goals, business objectives, and HEARTS culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production and shipping activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.


• Ensure employees are safe and are properly trained and consistently follow established processes and procedures.


• Coordinate and communicate with team to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with customer requirements.


• Review schedules, allocate resources, and adjust priorities as needed to meet customer demand.


• Document process improvements and update procedures to maintain audit readiness.


• Collaborate with cross?functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Process Team, Purchasing, and Document Control.


• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.


• Maintain strong communication with other shifts to support an orderly transfer of work and information.


• Promote a clean, safe work environment and reinforce company safety standards.


• Monitor and communicate daily performance metrics.


• Safety and Quality


• Schedule adherence and on time delivery


• Training completion and competency levels


• Process compliance and audit readiness


• Team engagement and development


• Reduction in non?conformances, delays, and process waste


• Education: Preferably pursuing or holding a college degree, or completion of relevant certificate programs.


• Previous experience as a production supervisor, PA, or demonstrated leadership capability.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to use collaborative, \"win?win\" conflict?resolution techniques.


• Ability to problem?solve, make sound decisions, and support others as needed.


• Technical experience in a shipping or logistics environment is desired.


• Familiarity with LN, Master Planning Board, and Baan IV preferred.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data to drive improvement.


• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.


• Experience leading departmental or cross?functional projects.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Demonstrates the Flexfab Values of Humble HEARTS.

Success Measures QualificationsWorking Conditions

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and varying temperatures.


• Rotation between buildings/departments will be required


• Hands?on supervisory role requiring time on the production floor.


• Bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and extended periods of standing or walking.


• Standard work hours with potential for overtime or schedule adjustments based on business needs.

Core Competencies- Supervisor

• Manage Conflict


• Drives Results


• Plans & Aligns


• Decision Quality


• Development of Others


• Directs Work


• Ensures Core Values are Followed - HEARTS


• Instills Trust

Models Flexfab’s HEARTS Values:

• Honesty – Lead with integrity and transparency in technical decision-making and stakeholder interactions.


• Excellence – Relentlessly pursue innovative solutions that exceed expectations in product performance, safety, and quality.


• Accountability – Own the outcomes of technology programs and foster a culture of responsibility within the team.


• Respect – Champion collaboration and value the diverse expertise of engineers, scientists, and partners across functions.


• Teamwork – Build strong cross-functional teams that work in unison to deliver results from concept through launch.


• Support – Enable professional growth and promote a balanced, high-performing environment that benefits individuals, the organization, and broader community.

Flexfab is an equal opportunity employer, to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This position requires access to technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Only U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) are eligible

Supervisor - 2nd shift production supervisor

Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport Team Leaders/Supervisors