
Production ShiftLead (Day Shift 6a6p)
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The Production Department Supervisor oversees department operations in line with cost, profit, and production goals, and supports employee training and development. The role plans and implements methods to achieve department goals under a manager’s supervision. It manages production across departments and shifts, employee performance, inventory, safety, and continuous improvement. The schedule assigns employees to rotating 12-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.
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Job SummaryThe Production Department Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of its department consistent with cost, profit and production goals. It is responsible for the training and development of its employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals some creativity and latitude is expected works under the supervision of a manager Develops methods and assists in its implementation to achieve plans and goals of the department.**Schedule: Employees are assigned to one of four rotating shift teams. A and B Shifts work 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, while C and D Shifts work 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.Principle Duties and Responsibilities * Manages the production operation of multiple departments multiple shifts. * Manages the activity of a group of employees and motivates for maximum productivity. * Identifies, researches, and resolves various problems and opportunities. * Evaluates performance of individuals and various programs. * Coaches and counsels' employees. * Manages activities consistent with all UFP policies, procedures, and applicable law. * Communicates to employees and other management members as required. * Manages cost and profitability of the department. * Manages department inventory * Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives. * Prepares reports and maintains records as required. * Participates in Safety Committee and ensures that department is in compliance with established safety standards. * Performs other duties as required. * If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous material handling procedures and practices. * May drive a forklift to assist moving material to and from the production area * Performs other duties as required.Qualifications * Post high school education is required * Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing 1 to 3 years of experience managing people. * Demonstrated ability to set up and manage agendas, ensuring clear understanding of time frames and effective use of visual aids. * Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and precisely, engage listeners, and ask pertinent questions. * Proficiency in operating Inside UFPI, with a thorough understanding of available resources, specific UFP policy training, and main page navigation. * Skilled in searching topics, using Citrix, and maintaining email etiquette, with a strong grasp of timelines and deadlines. * Expertise in the Precise Plant Quality Program, including knowledge of quality requirements communication, quality training, and troubleshooting quality issues. * Attention to detail in identifying important production details, reporting and checking for accuracy, and implementing double-check systems. * Ability to maintain a routine for day-to-day work while being organized for flexible periods. * Effective daily communication with employees, holding them accountable, and utilizing various communication methods to convey production expectations. * Commitment to safety, understanding and adhering to the UFP principle that safety is priority one, and working with safety leaders on JDA's and JSA's. * Proper training in conducting machine audits, understanding the importance of LOTO, and implementing safety improvements. * Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) principles, including 5S and TPM, and the ability to communicate the importance of each program before implementation. * Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment, including proper training, understanding machine purposes, documenting training, and developing relationships with maintenance staff. * Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and standard work instructions. * Ability to provide daily feedback and communication, identify potential advancement based on performance, and conduct employee reviews. * Understanding the impo
How this job compares
Set against the 1,914 open Production Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$71–90K/yr56 salary ranges
- US median$26–30/hr160 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 87 open Production Supervisor jobs in New York and 1,914 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Production Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,285 postings).
- Education
- 158 of the 1,914 open Production Supervisor jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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