Night Shift Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Clear Day Consulting is recruiting an experienced Night Shift Production Supervisor for an established manufacturing company in Shorter, Alabama.

We are seeking a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a proven ability to lead production teams, maintain operational efficiency, and drive results.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably within the automotive industry, and a strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality, employee development, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated manufacturing professional looking to make a meaningful impact on production operations and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Oversee daily night shift manufacturing operations to meet production, safety, and quality targets.
• Monitor production schedules, workflow, staffing, and equipment performance.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and operational challenges.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and materials teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production reports and ensure effective communication between shifts.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and team leaders.
• Assign work responsibilities and monitor individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Support employee onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Manage attendance, staffing needs, and overtime requirements.

Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and manufacturing standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through regular communication and employee engagement.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support established automotive manufacturing quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, efficiency, quality, and downtime.
• Partner with management to implement process improvements and achieve operational goals.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production operations, workplace safety, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to work the assigned night shift and additional hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or with a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Experience supervising production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and production management systems.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Effective conflict resolution and performance management skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to collaborate across departments and build strong working relationships.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person