Supervisor 3rd shift

Sika; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika Corporation in Gastonia, NC is seeking a safety‑driven production shift supervisor responsible for safeguarding personnel, maintaining product quality, and driving on‑time production schedules.

You will lead a team, monitor equipment and materials, promote Lean practices, and coordinate with planning, maintenance, quality, and warehouse to remove barriers while keeping 5S and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Education required: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 6 months to 2 years in manufacturing; minimum 6-month team leader experience.
• Working knowledge of the metric system and basic mechanical skills.
• Strong employee relations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Have the authority to stop production when safety, quality, or personnel are at risk.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage shift operations to meet the production schedule.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and materials to achieve production goals.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Lean Manufacturing

Decision making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Job description

Responsible for managing all shift operations emphasizing on personnel safety, product quality, schedule execution to achieve production efficiency.

Your Skills and Experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Have the authority to stop production when safety, quality, or personnel are at risk.

Ensure compliance with all safety policies, SOPs, work instructions, and company procedures.

Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Manage shift operations to meet the production schedule.

Monitor manpower, equipment, and materials to achieve production goals.

Ensure product quality meets specifications.

Train, coach, and develop production employees.

Handle employee performance and workplace issues professionally.

Approve attendance and PTO according to company policy.

Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Maintain accurate ERP/SAP production records.

Promote and sustain 5S and housekeeping standards.

Coordinate with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse to remove production barriers.

Performance Expectations

Meet daily production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Maximize OEE while minimizing downtime.

Reduce scrap, rework, and waste.

Maintain high product quality with zero customer defects.

Develop a cross‑trained, engaged, and accountable workforce.

Resolve problems at the lowest possible level before escalating.

Use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

Improve productivity, efficiency, and operating costs.

Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Core Competencies

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Planning and Organization

Conflict Management

Results Orientation

Analytical Thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

Education required:High school diploma or GED

Experience required:6months to 2 yearspreviousrelated manufacturing experience.Minimum6-month Team Leader Experience

Professional license or certificate requirements: none

Specific skills,knowledgeand abilitiesrequired:Working knowledge of the metric system, mechanicalskillsand employee relations experience

Why Join Us

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.