Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

📍 New Orleans, LA

🕛 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Our client is seeking a dedicated, results-driven Production Supervisor to lead night-shift operations. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing hourly production team members and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and enforcing all safety, health, environmental, quality, and GMP standards
• Supervising and developing hourly production employees
• Managing shift operations including staffing, labor utilization, and machine efficiency
• Resolving production and quality issues in real time
• Monitoring product quality through frequent checks and ensuring compliance
• Documenting shift activities, decisions, and performance metrics to support compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI)
• Conducting shift meetings and participating in production and safety meetings
• Reviewing and approving employee time records
• Managing temporary staffing to meet production goals
• Driving plant productivity by optimizing machine utilization and recommending operational improvements
• Supporting inventory control and physical inventory processes
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Promoting a positive, professional workplace culture through strong communication and leadership
• You will exercise independent judgment and leadership authority in areas such as employee performance management, training, discipline, and staffing decisions in accordance with company policies.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant operations experience, or an equivalent combination
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with computers and basic typing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with a team-oriented approach
• Reliable, predictable attendance

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