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The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for first line leadership and coaching of work units to meet production schedules. Participates in product cost improvement; control quality and first ...

Production Shift Lead

Enfield, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

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Production Shift Supervisor

Fairport, NY · On-site

$93K - $105K/yr

This is a highly visible floor-based leadership role, with approximately 75% of the workday spent in the production environment. The Maintenance Shift Supervisor will lead technicians, respond to ...

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for safety, teamwork, and operational excellence? Join our ... Lead shift teams to meet safety, environmental, and production goals * Act as Incident Commander ...

Production Shift Supervisor

Chaska, MN · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Production Shift Supervisor Our site in Chaska is seekinga Production Shift Supervisor to join ... This leader will be directly responsible for theend-to-endsupervisor responsibilities of Machining ...

If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your decisions shape day-to-day operations and drive performance, we are looking for a Production Shift Supervisor to join our Houston plant and be ...

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How much do production shift leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for production shift leader in the United States is $22.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a production shift leader?

Production Shift Leaders are supervisors responsible for managing manufacturing and production activities during a specific shift. They oversee production staff, ensure that safety and quality standards are maintained, and coordinate workflow to meet production targets. Their duties also include troubleshooting problems, reporting on shift performance, and facilitating communication between management and production teams. Effective shift leaders help ensure smooth operations and high productivity during their assigned hours.

How does a production shift leader typically facilitate communication between shifts and departments?

A Production Shift Leader plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless communication between shifts and departments. They often conduct shift handover meetings, maintain detailed production logs, and use digital reporting systems to relay essential updates. This coordination helps prevent miscommunication, ensures continuous workflow, and addresses any issues promptly. Effective communication also helps the team meet production targets and maintain quality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production shift leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Shift Leader, you need strong leadership abilities, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and experience in production management, often supported by a relevant diploma or degree. Familiarity with production scheduling software, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate teams set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies ensure efficient operations, high product quality, and a safe, productive work environment during each shift.

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Infographic showing various Production Shift Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,737 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Production Shift Supervisor

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Ecolab Inc.
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$74K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Ecolab rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 212 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for first line leadership and coaching of work units to meet production schedules. Participates in product cost improvement; control quality and first pass fail (FPF) improvement; plans production activities; supports TPM activities; Drive manufacturing excellence; and promotes safe working conditions and positive employee relations. Follows quality control guidelines and procedures to ensure that raw materials and finished goods comply with engineering and product specifications.  This is the perfect job if you are self-motivated, with a bias for action, a sense of urgency, and tendency to quickly take personal responsibility/able to influence team to drive cultural improvements and achieve manufacturing excellence. The Production Shift Supervisor owns execution of production plans per quality standards and reports to the Production Manager. This position is located in Philadelphia, PA.

What’s In It For You:

  • Opportunity for a long-term career path within Ecolab Supply Chain
  • Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
  • Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! 

What You Will Do:

  • Ensure best practices and drive the organization to high performance.
  • Lead a team of 10-15 individuals.
  • Ensure the location is in compliance with all internal and external standards and legislation.
  • Recommend and implement measures to improve departmental productivity and efficiency, product quality (FPF), methods and working conditions so that downtime is minimized through the use of teamwork and TPM/continuous improvement principles.
  • Manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate and reinforce plant plans in area of responsibility.
  • Create an environment in which employees can work safely.
  • Ensure the Quality System is followed and that products produced meet specifications.
  • Partners with internal plant and external Ecolab contacts (Quality, Logistics, Planning, and regulatory agencies) to proactively avoid quality, environmental and service issues.
  • Provide formal and informal reports on plant performance and issues.

Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating shift (4 days on, 4 days off).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science OR 4 years of experience in chemical manufacturing operation leadership
  • Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Candidate should reside within a commutable distance of the Philadelphia plan

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry
  • Experience in production supervision
  • Experience in quality control in a chemical manufacturing environment
  • TPM (operational excellence) experience
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Suite (PowerBI, PowerAutomate, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Experience with SAP

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 


Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.


Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. 


Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.


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Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Paul, MN, US

Year founded

1923