Nigh Shift Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Shift Supervisor at Flexcraft is responsible for leading and coaching employees during their assigned shift to ensure a safe, productive, and compliant work environment. This role oversees daily operations, monitors performance, enforces company policies, and communicates with leadership to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of managing a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage staff scheduling, job assignments, and overtime needs
• Resolve staffing issues and ensure production schedules are met
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and recognition
• Address employee concerns and resolve issues in alignment with company policies
• Conduct shift-start audits of the manufacturing floor
• Monitor machines and productivity to ensure operations meet standards
• Ensure quality standards and company policies are consistently followed
• Drive improvements in quality, waste reduction, and throughput
• Review and approve timecards and PTO requests in ADP
• Complete and monitor reports including shift logs, productivity, scrap, and downtime
• Ensure accurate data entry in IQMS and other ERP systems

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• College degree or equivalent work experience

Experience & Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing and warehouse environments
• Experience managing teams of 30+ employees
• Familiarity with blow molding and/or injection molding preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP systems (IQMS preferred)
• Strong understanding of production equipment, tools, and procedures
• Knowledge of roles reporting to the Supervisor and other department functions

Soft Skills:

• Strong business acumen and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to multitask and shift focus without losing track of priorities
• Results-driven with sound judgment and client-service mindset
• Natural leadership and coaching ability
• Collaborative, flexible, and positive team player
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to professional development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift boxes up to 50 lbs
• Sit for extended periods and perform repetitive hand/wrist motions
• Reach with hands and arms; frequent movement around the factory and warehouse
• Close vision and color vision required; frequent computer monitor use

You should be proficient in:

• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles