2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Stainless Steel Manufacturing - Base Salary to 75k/year - Philadelphia, PA
Our client is expanding its industrial manufacturing operations and establishing a second-shift production team. They are seeking a Production Supervisor with experience in manufacturing, metal processing, fabrication, metal service centers, or related industrial production environments. This position combines hands-on production work, industrial machinery troubleshooting, employee supervision, and daily production coordination.
The selected candidate will complete approximately 3–6 months of hands-on training on first shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, before transitioning permanently to second shift, approximately 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required to support production, complete projects, or perform equipment repairs.
Responsibilities:
Oversee second-shift manufacturing and production operations, including shop floor personnel, workflow, productivity, quality control, and job completion.
Execute daily production schedules established by the Production Manager, monitor work orders, and coordinate production priorities.
Train and direct production operators in equipment operation, manufacturing processes, safety procedures, and quality standards.
Monitor production output, inspect finished products, and maintain production records and quality control documentation.
Troubleshoot industrial machinery, equipment malfunctions, and production issues, escalating maintenance concerns as needed.
Enforce workplace safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, equipment care, and industrial housekeeping standards.
Coordinate material handling, inventory movement, job staging, and preparation for subsequent production shifts.
Monitor employee attendance, communicate staffing concerns, and support daily shop floor supervision.
Prepare daily production reports documenting work order status, production output, equipment conditions, and outstanding operational issues.
Operate industrial production machinery and assist with hands-on manufacturing, metal processing, or fabrication activities as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience in manufacturing, metal processing, metal fabrication, metal service centers, or related industrial production environments.
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery, production equipment, or manufacturing processes.
Experience troubleshooting production processes or industrial equipment and coordinating multiple production priorities.
Experience with production workflow, work orders, manufacturing operations, or shop floor activities.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and email, with the ability to learn ERP systems.
Ability to perform hands-on production work and follow established production plans and management direction.
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to approximately 50 pounds, and work in an industrial environment around machinery, noise, and grinding dust while wearing required PPE.
Ability to complete approximately 3–6 months of first-shift training, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Ability to work the permanent second-shift schedule of approximately 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend availability.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation:
Base salary in the 65k - 75k/year range, with Quarterly Bonus opportunity. Client also offers 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Company-paid basic life insurance, IRA retirement program with company match- planned for implementation in Q4, Two weeks of vacation during the first 12 months, increasing to three weeks after 12 months.