About this role
Position Summary
The 2nd Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading all second-shift operations, including manufacturing, packaging, material handling, staging, and loading/unloading activities. This role ensures production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality, inventory, and customer service objectives.
The 2nd Shift Supervisor provides direct leadership to production personnel, drives accountability, and coordinates closely with Operations, Customer Service, and Material Planning to ensure priorities are met. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and well-organized operation, minimizing disruptions that could impact customers, and maximizing productivity to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations through reliable execution and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Lead all second-shift warehouse and material handling operations, including receiving, staging, inventory movements, repacks, returns, and loading/unloading activities in support of production and customer shipments.
- Supervise warehouse and receiving personnel, including training, performance management, accountability, safety, and employee development.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through proper transaction controls, documentation review, discrepancy resolution, cycle count support, and effective material storage practices.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies and local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
- Manage warehouse organization, housekeeping, dock operations, and the handling, storage, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with established regulatory and company requirements.
- Support production, quality, maintenance, and administrative teams by ensuring timely availability and movement of materials throughout the facility.
- Promote a culture of safety, operational discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- The position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require sitting, standing, walking, and lifting for extended periods throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds in accordance with established safety guidelines.
What Makes You a Good Fit
- 2-3yrs supervisory experience.
- Able to work 2nd shift 3:00 -11:30 pm.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound recommendations to support operational decisions.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work across Operations, Customer Service, Purchasing, and leadership teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Self-motivated team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to customer service.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, building products, construction materials, flooring, or other process manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Front-Line Leadership, Employee Development & Communication.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.