Job Description

The Second Shift Plant Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Empire Mill during second shift. This position provides hands-on leadership to plant employees and has primary responsibility for safety, staffing, production performance, quality, employee accountability, and operational continuity throughout the shift.

As the primary operational leader during second shift, the Supervisor is expected to maintain a strong presence on the plant floor, make timely decisions, address issues as they arise, and ensure clear communication and handoff between shifts.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift operations to meet safety, production, quality, and performance expectations.
• Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor and ensure employees follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and established work standards.
• Direct daily staffing and workflow, adjusting resources and priorities as needed to meet production goals.
• Lead, coach, and hold employees accountable for attendance, performance, productivity, conduct, and workplace expectations.
• Monitor production performance and key operating metrics, identify issues, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Conduct routine floor and line checks for safety, quality, schedule adherence, equipment performance, and productivity.
• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment concerns and ensure activities are completed.
• Support training and cross-training to strengthen employee skills and workforce flexibility.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Respond to production, staffing, safety, quality, and equipment issues during the shift and escalate significant concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain clear communication between shifts, including production status, equipment issues, staffing concerns, safety or quality issues, and outstanding priorities.
• Ensure production areas are left safe, organized, and prepared for the following shift.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production, or industrial operations experience required.
• 2+ years of previous supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach employees, set expectations, and drive accountability.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions with limited direct supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to understand and use production data to support operational decisions and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company production and reporting systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work the established second-shift schedule and provide additional coverage as business needs require.