The second Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all production activities during the overnight shift in a chemical manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while meeting production schedules, quality standards, and plant performance goals. The supervisor provides leadership to production operators, promotes a strong safety culture, and serves as the primary point of contact for all production-related issues during the shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate all secondshift production operations.
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Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently and on time.
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Monitor batch processing, material usage, equipment performance, and production output.
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Adjust staffing and resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
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Investigate and resolve production issues, process deviations, and equipmentrelated problems.
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Ensure all production records, batch sheets, and operational documentation are completed accurately.
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Promote and enforce all plant safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Conduct routine safety observations and inspections throughout the shift.
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Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
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Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and initiate corrective actions.
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Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company environmental requirements.
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Ensure all products meet established quality specifications.
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Verify operators follow approved SOPs, batch instructions, and work instructions.
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Coordinate with Quality Control and Laboratory personnel regarding product testing and approvals.
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Respond promptly to quality issues and implement corrective actions.
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Supervise, coach, and develop production operators and leads.
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Conduct shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety topics, and operational updates.
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Provide training and crosstraining opportunities to improve workforce capabilities.
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Hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance standards.
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Participate in performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when necessary.
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Monitor equipment condition and identify maintenance needs.
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Coordinate with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and prioritize repairs.
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Ensure operators perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
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Verify equipment is properly cleaned and prepared for production runs.
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Provide detailed shiftend reports including:
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Production output
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Downtime events
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Equipment issues
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Safety incidents
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Quality concerns
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Staffing updates
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Communicate effectively with day shift supervisors, maintenance, quality, and management teams to ensure smooth shift transitions.
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Participate in production and operations meetings as required.
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Minimum 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience in a chemical, industrial, or process manufacturing environment.
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Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
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Strong knowledge of chemical batch manufacturing processes.
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Experience with production scheduling, process control systems, and manufacturing KPIs.
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Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and process safety requirements.
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Strong leadership and teambuilding abilities.
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Excellent communication and problemsolving skills.
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Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
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Ability to analyze production data and identify improvement opportunities.
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Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
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Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and work throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
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Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial environments.
Ability to wear required PPE includes safety glasses, half face respirator, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.
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Fulltime, Second Shift
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Must be available for emergency callins, plant shutdowns, and occasional weekend coverage as required.
Reports To: Production Manager
This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, continuous, and efficient plant operations during overnight hours while ensuring production goals and customer commitments are achieved.
