Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

**THIS ROLE WILL TRAIN ON FIRST SHIFT FOR 60-90 DAYS BEFORE MOVING TO 2^ND^ SHIFT.** **Job Description:** The Production Supervisor- 2^nd^ Shift is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production floor, ensuring that all processes are running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This role involves leading and training a team of associates, maintaining production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring the overall success of the production line by managing resources, troubleshooting issues, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - At the direction of the Production Manager, ensure 2^nd^ shift resources are allocated effectively. - Supervise daily production schedules to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining strict quality control standards, safety standards, and minimizing defect rates. - Oversee the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all workstations are properly staffed, and production schedules are met. - Monitor production progress and ensure adherence to daily, weekly, and monthly production goals. - Ensure that all assembly processes follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and quality standards. - Collaborate with the staffing agency to communicate performance feedback and concerns while maintaining proper co-employment boundaries. Ensure all discipline and employment decisions are routed through the agency, provide timely and factual, data-driven information to allow them to make decisions, and reinforce expectations consistently with both agency representatives and assigned associates. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and supply chain to align production with broader company goals and ensure smooth operations. - Conduct daily tier meetings, manage labor allocation across lines, and deliver performance feedback or training to associates. - Conduct regular coaching and provide feedback to team members to foster their professional growth. - Assign tasks and adjust staffing based on production needs, ensuring the most efficient use of labor. - Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment by encouraging teamwork and open communication. - Ensure that all products meet established quality standards and specifications by monitoring production processes and conducting regular quality audits. - Utilize the Magpul ERP system for work transactions and inquiries. - Work with quality teams to resolve any product defects or inconsistencies, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed. - Collaborate on root cause analysis for recurring quality issues and drive initiatives to improve product consistency and reduce defects. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements. - Lead and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives (such as 5S, waste reduction, and daily stand-ups) to optimize workflow. - Lead and participate in kaizen (improvement) events to improve workflows, reduce cycle times, and increase productivity. - Ensure that all production activities are performed in compliance with safety protocols and OSHA regulations. - Conduct regular safety audits and ensure that any hazards are promptly addressed to maintain a safe working environment. - Promote a safety-first culture by leading safety training programs, ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and addressing safety concerns raised by employees. - Maintain detailed safety and compliance records, reporting incidents and near misses to management as required. - Oversee the flow of materials and inventory, ensuring that production lines are consistently supplied with the necessary components. - Ensure the timely and efficient transport of finished products to the FG staging…