Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Guilford County, NC - USA
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor(2nd shift schedule is Monday - Thursday 2:30pm to 1:00am)plays a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence while fostering a positive inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. This position is responsible for leading production teams to achieve safety quality delivery and productivity objectives while developing employees promoting accountability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership problem-solving and decision-making skills along with a passion for continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Six Sigma and employee development initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who values teamwork embraces change and is committed to developing diverse talent. They will inspire engagement encourage innovation and cultivate a culture where employees feel respected empowered and motivated to contribute to organizational success.
What Youll Do
Leadership & Culture
- Lead coach and develop production employees and team leads to achieve operational goals while fostering a culture of safety respect inclusion accountability and continuous learning.
- Create an engaging work environment where employees from diverse backgrounds feel valued supported and empowered to contribute their ideas and talents.
- Build strong relationships with team members through regular communication feedback recognition and performance coaching.
- Promote a positive employee experience by addressing concerns proactively resolving conflicts effectively and encouraging collaboration across teams.
- Support talent development through training cross-training skills advancement succession planning and continuous feedback.
Operations Management
- Direct and coordinate daily production activities including reviewing work orders scheduling resources establishing priorities and ensuring production goals are achieved.
- Monitor production performance and resource utilization to ensure safe efficient and cost-effective operations.
- Conduct regular floor audits and Gemba walks to assess safety quality productivity and process adherence while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with Engineering Maintenance Quality Supply Chain and other departments to resolve challenges and improve performance.
- Facilitate timely processing and shipment of customer orders while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Kaizen principles to improve safety quality productivity and employee engagement.
- Encourage employee participation in continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture where ideas for improvement are welcomed and acted upon.
- Analyze operational metrics and trends to identify root causes eliminate waste improve workflows and drive sustainable process improvements.
- Lead and support improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency product quality and customer satisfaction.
Performance & Administration
- Maintain employee attendance payroll production and performance records accurately and timely.
- Utilize systems such as ATM Shop Floor Plus AS400 Infor XA Excel and Word to monitor production activities and report results.
- Maintain and communicate performance metrics through visual management tools communication boards and team meetings.
- Participate in SQDIP safety and operational meetings providing updates recommendations and leadership support.
- Support hiring performance evaluations promotions disciplinary actions and employee recognition initiatives.
What Youll Bring
- Associate or bachelors degree in business Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management or a related field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in production with at least 1-2 years in leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ATM Shop Floor Plus AS400 or Infor XA systems.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing or industrial production environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment including responsibility for employee supervision scheduling safety performance management and operational execution.
- Strong commitment to creating a positive inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams build employee engagement and develop talent.
- Experience identifying operational challenges analyzing root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Excellent communication coaching interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software systems.
- Demonstrated adaptability resilience and commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.
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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components specialty systems consumable supplies software and digital solutions and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products Clean Energy & Fueling Imaging & Identification Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years our team of approximately 24000 employees takes an ownership mindset collaborating with customers to redefine whats possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove Illinois Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under DOV. Additional information is available at
We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time offbusiness travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engin ... View more