Is this you?
- Do you thrive coordinating people, machines, and materials to deliver results on the first shift?
- Can you spot an issue on the floor, rally a team, and put a corrective plan in motion quickly?
- Are you comfortable partnering with maintenance, quality, and supply chain to keep throughput steady?
What will you do?
You’ll supervise day-shift production operations to maintain an efficient, safe workflow. That includes guiding the team, aligning schedules, and ensuring equipment is ready so customer commitments are met on time.
- Oversee 1st shift production to meet daily output goals and timelines.
- Lead and coordinate the production team; uphold company policies, safety rules, and standard procedures.
- Review production schedules, adjust priorities, and assign resources to stay on plan.
- Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to sustain flow.
- Work cross-functionally with maintenance, quality control, and supply chain for seamless operations.
- Perform regular equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members to develop skills and elevate performance.
- Record and maintain production KPIs, attendance, and shift performance data.
- Promote a safe workplace and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
What do you need to succeed?
- Leadership that motivates, sets expectations, and follows through.
- Strong communication skills for clear direction and cross-team coordination.
- Hands-on familiarity with manufacturing equipment, tools, and common production software.
- Sharp problem-solving to assess issues and implement practical fixes quickly.
- Basic understanding of planning, scheduling, and resource management principles.
- Knowledge of safety practices and standards in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced setting and pivot as priorities change.
- General knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflow.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional manufacturing or production management training is a plus (not required).
When you’ll lead: First (day) shift production operations.