Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Position Expectations

Shift: 2nd shift (from 3:30 pm PST to 12 am PST – subject to change due to business needs )

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the FUTURE 

This position is 100% onsite in Goleta, CA

Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000

Main Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership
- Lead all second-shift production activities across the plant.
- Execute the production schedule; adjust labor and workflow in real time.
- Own shift-level KPI performance (OEE, scrap, throughput, labor efficiency, downtime).
- Enforce standard work, WIs, and operational discipline across all departments.

People Management
- Direct and support hourly operators, area leads, and maintenance techs assigned to the shift.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide clear performance and safety expectations.
- Address attendance, conduct, and performance issues with appropriate documentation.
- Support onboarding, cross-training, and team development to build a flexible workforce.

Safety & Compliance
- Serve as the primary safety authority during second shift.
- Enforce LOTO, PPE compliance, safe operating procedures, and hazard reporting.
- Lead initial incident response and documentation for safety events.
- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and site compliance requirements.

Quality & Process Control
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet specifications and follow Work Instructions.
- Partner with Quality to contain defects, manage holds, and escalate issues promptly.
- Enforce documentation, traceability, and proper handling of nonconforming material.

Maintenance Coordination
- Coordinate with on-shift Maintenance Technicians and the Maintenance Manager to address equipment downtime and prioritize repairs.
- Communicate critical equipment issues to the Operations Manager and Maintenance for next-day resolution.

Shift Coordination & Communication
- Deliver a comprehensive end-of-shift report covering performance, issues, downtime, and carryover items.
- Ensure seamless handoff between first, second, and third shifts.
- Participate in daily Tier meetings and represent second shift operational status.

Continuous Improvement
- Identify and escalate bottlenecks, waste, and safety hazards.
- Support Lean, 5S, and standardization initiatives.
- Recommend improvements to labor utilization, equipment reliability, and process flow.

Educational Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain and or a related technical field required

Experience Requirements

- 3+ years of production supervision or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills Requirements:

- Demonstrated ability to independently lead large hourly teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and quality systems.
- Ability to make decisions under pressure with minimal oversight.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP preferred).

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

- Ability to walk the production floor regularly and access all work areas.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
- Work performed in a manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, and PPE requirements.
- Primary schedule is second shift; availability for overtime, weekends, or emergencies as required.

Preferred

- Experience in filtration, plastics, chemical, or process manufacturing.
- Background coordinating with maintenance or basic mechanical troubleshooting.
- Lean/5S experience or certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.

Mann+Hummel Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA Programs
Life and Pet Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
401(k) Match (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 3%, fully vested on day one)
Nine Paid Holidays (U.S. holidays)
Paid Time Off (PTO)