The Professional & Direct Hire Division of Spherion Mid-Ohio is seeking a Second Shift Production Supervisor in Ashland, OH to join our client's team! This is a direct-hire leadership opportunity with pay up to $75K and excellent benefits starting on day one. Play a key role in leading a production team, driving improvements, and supporting a long-standing manufacturer with global stability and local growth.
This is a Direct Hire opportunity! Never go through a temp-to-hire process. If selected, day ONE you are this company's employee!
As a Second Shift Production Supervisor, you'll oversee 8 departments directly (with some additional oversight of Maintenance and Quality staff). This is a hands-on role, you'll spend most of your time on the production floor ensuring safety, productivity, and team development.
Job Responsibilities
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- Supervise, coordinate, and support 30–35 employees, ensuring safety guidelines, SOPs, and company policies are consistently followed.
- Lead daily shift operations by reviewing schedules, assigning work, and aligning labor to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Be a hands on leader, spending most time on the floor, promoting safety, monitoring production, and assisting when/where needed.
- Communicate Client needs, assist with onboarding new hires, and evaluate employees to ensure proper placement and performance.
- Maintain accurate time, attendance, and production records; approve timecards/vacations, and manage disciplinary actions.
- Conduct shift meetings ( "Shop Talks”) to communicate goals, motivate employees, and resolve issues.
- Use the CISPRO ERP system to track orders.
- Partner with department leads and collaborate with Accounts Payable and Purchasing to resolve customer issues.
- Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, SOPs, lean practices, and equipment performance.
- Support Preventative Maintenance programs, quality inspection requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives using 80/20 toolbox.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or related industry.
- Strong experience with SOPs, safety procedures, and lean manufacturing practices.
- Mechanical aptitude; hydraulics and pneumatics experience a plus.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to interpret production schedules, safety guidelines, and technical instructions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Associate's degree or technical training preferred but not required (experience may substitute).
What's in it for you?
With about 170 employees across three locations, this client offers the stability and benefits of a global organization with over 30,000 employees, potential for growth and advancement, while maintaining the personal, close-knit environment of a smaller company.
- Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually
- Benefits start day one , including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K with Company Match
- PTO: 2 weeks' vacation + 5 sick days
- Schedule: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM, Monday–Friday
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today or reach out to Corinne Fanello at CFanello@spherionohio.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity!