2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Manufacturing) (Hiring Immediately)

Production Supervisor

Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead second-shift operations. This position oversees production employees, including welders, and is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and quality-focused shop floor operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding knowledge, prior manufacturing leadership experience, and a strong understanding of continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily second-shift production activities
• Supervise, coach, and support production employees, including welding personnel
• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and according to quality requirements
• Monitor production schedules, staffing, capacity, inventory, and workflow
• Enforce established safety, quality, and operating procedures
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and production process issues
• Coordinate machine setups, changeovers, and routine maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate production information within ERP or MRP systems
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations teams to resolve production concerns

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory, team lead, or production leadership experience
• Welding experience or strong working knowledge of welding processes required
• Experience supervising welders or employees in a fabrication environment preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Familiarity with CNC equipment, PLCs, robotics, industrial automation, conveyor systems, tooling, and equipment changeovers
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and significant hands-on manufacturing experience considered
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills