Summary

The Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift plays a critical role in overseeing and managing manufacturing operations during the evening hours to ensure efficient and safe production processes. This position is responsible for leading a team of production workers, coordinating workflow, and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. The supervisor will monitor production schedules, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to meet company goals. They will also enforce safety protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements to maintain a secure work environment. Ultimately, this role ensures that production targets are met on time while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

Job description

About the Role

The Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift plays a critical role in overseeing and managing manufacturing operations during the evening hours to ensure efficient and safe production processes. This position is responsible for leading a team of production workers, coordinating workflow, and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. The supervisor will monitor production schedules, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to meet company goals. They will also enforce safety protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements to maintain a secure work environment. Ultimately, this role ensures that production targets are met on time while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the 2nd shift production team to meet production goals and deadlines.
Monitor production processes and equipment to ensure quality standards and operational efficiency are maintained.
Train, mentor, and evaluate production staff, providing guidance and support to enhance performance and development.
Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality control, and management teams to resolve production issues and optimize workflows.
Prepare and maintain production reports, documentation, and shift logs to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control standards
Ability to work the 2nd shift schedule consistently and reliably
Proficient in using production management software and Microsoft Office applications

Company overview

Cadence Inc is a leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturing organization serving the medical device, diagnostics, and drug delivery markets worldwide. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, the company employs approximately 800 people across multiple locations in the United States and Costa Rica. Cadence provides comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from early-stage product design and development collaboration through complete manufacturing and full supply chain management. The company specializes in precision engineering for complex medical devices, including micro-needles for drug delivery, surgical instruments, and assemblies for robotic surgery. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration across its facilities, Cadence serves top medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs, focusing on cardiovascular, diabetes care, ophthalmology, and robotic-assisted surgery markets. The company's vertically integrated approach combines design support, engineering expertise, ultra-high-precision manufacturing, in-house tooling, and full-scale production under one roof, enabling tighter quality control, faster timelines, and more dependable paths to commercialization for medical innovations.