Shift Supervisor | 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Location: Kent, Ohio

Schedule: 2nd Shift (afternoon/evening)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About This Opportunity

This position is being recruited confidentially by Distinctive Talent Partners on behalf of an established organization. To protect the privacy of the client during the early stages of the search, the company name is not listed publicly.

Qualified candidates will receive full details about the organization, team, and business objectives during the interview process.

Lead a High-Performing Manufacturing Team

A global leader in the paper and packaging industry is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee operations within a high-volume corrugated manufacturing facility.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys building strong teams while driving safety, quality, and productivity.

You will lead a team of hourly production employees and play a key role in ensuring operations run efficiently while maintaining a safe, engaged workplace.

What You'll Do

Lead Production Operations

• Supervise and support a team of hourly production employees during the assigned shift
• Coordinate daily corrugated board production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets
• Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure smooth workflow across the shift

Build and Develop Your Team

• Train and coach employees to improve skills and performance
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect

Maintain Safety & Quality Standards

• Ensure strict compliance with all plant safety and quality programs
• Identify risks, enforce procedures, and champion a proactive safety culture
• Address operational challenges and implement improvements when needed

Drive Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate operational updates clearly across teams and leadership
• Support plant initiatives focused on productivity and efficiency improvements
• Resolve employee concerns and maintain a positive work environment

What We're Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Strongly Preferred

• Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Leadership Traits That Matter Here

• Action-oriented and results driven
• High integrity and accountability
• Comfortable coaching and developing employees
• Strong operational awareness and decision making

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 + performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and education programs
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Optional benefits including auto, home, vision, and pet insurance

Why Join This Company

This organization is a global leader in paper and packaging, employing over 35,000 people worldwide and generating $18B in annual revenue.

Employees benefit from:

• Strong promotion-from-within culture
• Career growth across a global organization
• Industry-leading operational standards
• Long-term stability in an essential manufacturing sector

If you're ready to lead a production team, build a strong safety culture, and grow your career in manufacturing leadership, we’d love to hear from you.