Shift Supervisor

Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Stainless & Nickel Department to ensure safe, efficient, and quality‑driven manufacturing operations while meeting customer, production, and Company objectives.

MUST be comfortable and willing to work rotating/swing shifts:  Day: 6:30a-2:30p, Mid: 2:30p-10:30p, Third: 10:30p-6:30a and have punctual attendance record.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities within the Stainless & Nickel Department, report directly to the Operations Manager.
• Review daily production schedules, equipment operation times, and staffing needs to ensure priorities are met.
• Execute established production priorities, including maintaining and updating weekly production schedules and work order sequencing.
• Proactively identify production, quality, or equipment issues; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the effective movement of materials and proper use and maintenance of tooling, equipment, and supplies.
• Supervise department personnel on the assigned shift, ensuring safe, productive, and compliant work practices.
• Maintain employee performance and merit records; recommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers, discipline, or termination.
• Address employee concerns and disputes; escalate unresolved matters to the Operations Manager.
• Detect, address, and report quality non‑conformances; ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, specifications, permission notes, and special-order instructions.
• Support Quality objectives by enforcing quality procedures and observing employee performance for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Methods, Maintenance, EHS) to improve manufacturing and departmental processes.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, OSHA and EPA regulations, plant rules, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed by leadership.
• MUST be comfortable and willing to work rotating/swing shifts:  Day: 6:30a-2:30p, Mid: 2:30p=10:30p, Third: 10:30p-6:30a and have punctual attendance record.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Demonstrate strong technical/mechanical acumen to assess and perform Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting on manufacturing machinery; understand basic electrical and mechanical components
• Working knowledge of production equipment used within the department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word
• Willingness to learn and use SAP for basic production and scheduling functions
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to support a rotating three shift operation