Manufacturing Night Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Night Shift Supervisor

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually (flexible)
Location: Franklin, MA
Duration: Direct Hire
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Rotating 12-hour schedule

Position Overview

A manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor to oversee production operations and lead a team of approximately 15–20 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, working closely with production employees and maintenance personnel.

The ideal candidate will be an approachable and professional leader with strong communication skills and the ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees. This position focuses on employee engagement, daily production operations, problem-solving, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Schedule Details

• 12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Rotating schedule alternating between four shifts one week and three shifts the following week.
• Average of 42 hours per week.
• Additional overtime may occasionally be available or required, including some Fridays and Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily manufacturing and production activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Supervise approximately 15–20 production employees, providing direction, guidance, and accountability.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to address equipment issues and minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to keep production running efficiently.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production goals, safety updates, and operational priorities.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees to improve performance and develop their skills.
• Address employee concerns and handle performance-related issues professionally and consistently.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive employee relations.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to support daily operations.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and incident documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, workplace organization, and overall production efficiency.
• Assist with employee scheduling, workforce planning, and resource allocation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and workflow.
• Previous production and/or machine operation experience strongly preferred.
• Professional demeanor and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult employee situations and provide constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Approachable, professional, and comfortable building relationships with production employees.
• Strong floor presence and willingness to work alongside the team.
• Able to earn the trust and respect of an overnight production workforce.
• Comfortable addressing employee issues, resolving conflicts, and maintaining accountability.
• Focused on employee development, teamwork, safety, and production efficiency.
• Previous Machine Operator experience is a plus but not required.

Interview Process

• Two-step interview process.
• Both interviews will take place onsite.