3rd Shift Supervisor

Westfall Technik, LLC

. Lead, coordinate, and monitor all shift activities to meet production schedules and quality standards .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnion City • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills to effectively supervise production staff and coordinate shift activities. Proficient in using ERP and MES systems to track production metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production SupervisionERP System ProficiencyAnalytical Problem SolvingLean Manufacturing KnowledgeStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingData AnalysisPreventative MaintenanceProcess ImprovementQuality Control

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementCoachingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMES SystemsExcelProduction Software

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingProduction StandardsSafety ProtocolsGMPSix Sigma

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coordinate, and monitor all shift activities to meet production schedules and quality standards
Supervise production staff and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and work instructions
Monitor machine performance, work orders, and material usage, resolving issues as they arise
Support job setups, preventative maintenance, and process adjustments
Facilitate communication between shifts and departments using handover reports, dashboards, and team briefings
Communicate production performance, goals, and expectations to shift personnel
Prepare and deliver updates to senior leadership regarding production status, employee issues, and operational challenges
Use ERP or MES systems to track production metrics, log incidents, review work orders, and manage time reporting
Assist with planning, scheduling, and job prioritization
Maintain records related to production performance, attendance, quality concerns, and downtime incidents
Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement areas
Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve product and process issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis
Set and communicate performance goals
Coach, mentor, and train employees
Document and escalate disciplinary issues with HR and upper management
Support onboarding and cross-training
Take on additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate or Technical Degree preferred
3+ years of manufacturing or production experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven analytical skills, including ability to assess complex problems and implement effective solutions
Proficiency in using computer systems (ERP, MES, Excel, production software)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams across shifts
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and meet production deadlines
Knowledge of safety regulations, GMP, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus
Ability to work well with others one-on-one, remotely, via video and phone
Ability to work independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

11 Paid Holidays
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
401K, Plus Employer Match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Sponsored Life and AD&D
Short and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave