Description

The Second Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations during the evening shift to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are consistently achieved. This role provides hands-on leadership to production teams, enforces company policies, and ensures smooth coordination with first shift management and support functions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements.

• Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

• Ensure employees follow proper work practices, PPE usage, and equipment operation standards.

• Take immediate corrective action on unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Quality

• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.

• Monitor workmanship, process controls, and inspection results throughout the shift.

• Address quality issues promptly by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain continuous improvement.

Productivity & Operations

• Supervise day-to-day production activities to meet established output, efficiency, and labor goals.

• Manage staffing, job assignments, and shift transitions for optimal workflow.

• Monitor production metrics, downtime, scrap, and rework.

• Ensure adherence to production schedules and standard operating procedures.

• Coordinate material flow and equipment readiness for uninterrupted operations.

Leadership & Employee Management

• Lead, coach, and motivate production employees to maintain engagement and accountability.

• Conduct employee training, onboarding, and performance feedback.

• Address employee issues including attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions.

• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities to the Plant Manager and first shift leadership.

• Complete production, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.

• Participate in daily handoff meetings to ensure continuity across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (wood products or door manufacturing preferred).

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive results.

• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently during off-hours while maintaining close alignment with day shift leadership.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials as required in a manufacturing environment.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production setting with machinery, noise, and material handling equipment.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, second shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

• Occasional overtime or schedule flexibility may be required to meet production demands.

Summary

Steves & Sons is an award-winning manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, servicing building supply companies across the U S. and supplying the world’s largest home improvement retailer. We have five manufacturing plants in three states, with headquarters in San Antonio, TX. We offer a positive work environment with competitive pay and benefits. Join a thriving industry with growth opportunities and become a part of a family-owned company with over 160 years of experience. If you have a love for home improvement or millwork, this is a great opportunity to center your career around your hobbies and interests.