Third Shift Supervisor

Ventek Solutions, LLC; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions is seeking a Third Shift Supervisor to lead a Shelbyville, KY manufacturing team. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost control while developing production staff on the night shift.

The role requires at least 5 years in manufacturing and 2 years in supervision, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; Spanish fluency is preferred. This position offers no relocation assistance and requires coordinating with plant leadership to optimize

Qualifications

• Safety program leadership and OSHA compliance responsibilities.
• Lead shift start-up, safety meetings, investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and coach production employees to meet targets.
• Schedule staffing, vacations, absences and overtime.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities; Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Supervise and develop shift employees, including training and performance evaluation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and resolve operational issues with plant leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Productivity

Communication

Analytical thinking

Spanish (prefer)

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ventek Solutions is a leading manufacturer of engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Third Shift Supervisor to join our team and further strengthen our position in the market.
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership in safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee engagement in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising and developing production employees at the Shelbyville, KY facility.
The shift times/days for this role are Sunday nights at 10:00pm through Friday morning. This role will be based at Shelbyville, KY. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Lead start-up, safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions for the shift.
• Serve as the safety leader and role model for all shift personnel.

People Leadership

• Hire, train, coach, and develop shift employees.
• Build positive employee relations and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Administer performance feedback, coaching, and discipline in alignment with company policies.
• Schedule employees to cover staffing needs, including vacations, absences, and overtime.

Operations & Performance

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Supervise assigned employees, including training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with plant leadership to resolve operational issues and improve shift performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in production supervision within a manufacturing environment leading or supervising a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered for the right candidate.
• Experience implementing cost reduction and performance programs.
• Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience