For more than 30 years, SmithCo has built the industry's most trusted side dump trailers. Known for superior stability, easier unloading, and faster cycle times, SmithCo is the recognized leader in the North American side dump trailer market, serving customers across the construction, demolition, agriculture, mining, and waste management industries.
Our success is built on a simple foundation: honesty, integrity, innovation, and outstanding customer service. Every trailer we build reflects the dedication and craftsmanship of our employees.
As our Night Shift Production Supervisor, you'll play a key leadership role in ensuring our team operates safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of quality. You'll lead and develop employees, coordinate production activities, solve problems, and help drive continuous improvement while creating a positive, accountable work environment.
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results, we'd like to meet you.
About the Role:
As the Evening Shift Supervisor, you will provide leadership and direction to the evening shift, ensuring the production of the industry's highest-quality side dump trailers. Working Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., you'll oversee daily production activities, promote a safe and efficient work environment, and ensure quality and productivity goals are achieved. We're looking for a motivated, dependable leader with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is adaptable, committed to continuous improvement, and passionate about coaching and developing employees while driving operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Provide daily direction to team members and collaborates with other departments to establish priorities and ensure efficient workflow.
- Ensure all processes and safety protocols are followed consistently.
- Evaluate team performance; provide feedback, coaching, recognition, and corrective action as needed.
- Address employee concerns and resolve problems in a timely and professional manner.
- Orient new team members to department procedures and expectations. Assist with training new employees, including planning, assigning, and directing work.
- Inspect work to verify quality standards in blasting, prepping, painting, and welding.
- Work alongside team members to blast, prep, paint, and weld in order to complete jobs and provide hands-on training.
- Operate cranes, forklifts, and other equipment to move materials and equipment safely.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Lead the team in a positive and productive manner.
- Ensure schedules and production expectations are met.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s Degree (AA or AS) from a two-year college or technical school, OR six months to one year of related experience and/or training, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with computer systems, including ERP and email.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, documents, weld symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs).
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities
- Safety-focused mindset
- Team-oriented approach
- Reliable and accountable work habits
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and contribute to a hardworking, safety-driven team, we encourage you to apply.
Why SmithCo Manufacturing?
Our success starts with our people. SmithCo’s team of dedicated professionals takes pride in building the best side dump trailers on the market. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work, grow their skills, and build lasting careers. That’s why we invest in our team with competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy work–life balance.
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
9 Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k) with Company Match
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Discounts through Preferred Vendors
Employee recognition programs
Build Your Future With SmithCo
Join a company that has spent decades setting the standard for quality, innovation, and customer service in the side dump trailer industry. If you're ready to solve complex engineering challenges and see your designs come to life on the manufacturing floor, SmithCo is the place for you.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
