Shift Supervisor 2Nd Shift

We are currently hiring for a 2nd Shift Supervisor for a client located in Greenville, SC. This is a direct hire role! The 2nd Shift Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations and driving performance within either the Welding department in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This high-level supervisory position focuses on ensuring production efficiency, quality, and safety while developing and supporting team leaders and skilled trade personnel. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and continuous improvement capabilities with a clear understanding of structural steel fabrication processes. Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of daily operations in the assigned department (Welding or Paint), ensuring production goals, safety standards, and quality metrics are consistently met.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, team leads, and hourly personnel to drive engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, QA, Scheduling, Maintenance) to ensure alignment across production and project timelines.
• Monitor and manage KPIs related to throughput, efficiency, rework rates, and downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, and cost reduction.
• Ensure proper resource planning, including labor allocation, shift coverage, and material readiness.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and lean operations through training, audits, and compliance enforcement.
• Assist in budgeting and resource planning for the department, providing input on capital needs and workforce development.
• Support the onboarding and technical development of new employees and apprentices in skilled trades.
• Maintain communication with leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and key initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in operations or production leadership within a structural steel or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding or industrial coating/paint processes, standards, and equipment.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficient in interpreting fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and work orders.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• OSHA safety training or similar credentials preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThis role is primarily based in a manufacturing facility and requires regular presence on the shop floor. Occasional extended hours or weekend support may be needed based on production demands. 2nd  Shift$31.91 with a $2 shift differential #IND1