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A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Third Shift Superintendent to lead overnight operations in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can drive production performance, lead teams effectively, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for third-shift manufacturing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees.
• Ensure production schedules and daily operational goals are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor staffing levels, workflow, productivity, downtime, and overall shift performance.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive accountability for quality standards and production requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency.
• Review production reports and communicate shift performance, challenges, and priorities to leadership.
• Address employee performance concerns and help foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and communication between departments and leadership teams.
• Respond effectively to unexpected production, equipment, staffing, or safety challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, foundry, metals, or heavy production environment strongly preferred.
• Experience leading large teams and/or multiple supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, safety, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of overnight operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or process improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical manufacturing shift and make a direct impact on operational performance. The ideal candidate is a strong, visible leader who can build accountability, motivate teams, and keep production moving.

Interested candidates should apply confidentially with an updated résumé.

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