2nd Shift Production Supervisor

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Shift : Monday–Thursday, 3 : 00 PM – 1 : 30 AM, additional hours as needed.

General Purpose

Lead and develop a team within our furniture manufacturing operation to achieve excellence in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and employee engagement. The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor plays a key role in meeting production goals, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a positive, high-performance culture. This role ensures that all departmental objectives align with and support our overall business strategy through effective leadership, planning, and hands-on execution on the shop floor.

Essential Functions

Continuous Improvement

Drive ongoing improvement by identifying and eliminating waste while creating processes that deliver 100% value to the customer. Lead and model a culture of daily Kaizen—encouraging employees to proactively identify and solve problems to move the organization toward "true north."

Leadership & Team Development

Motivate, coach, and empower employees to take ownership of their work. Set clear expectations, encourage creativity and problem-solving, and hold the team accountable for using standardized work practices. Recognize and celebrate achievements and provide regular feedback through coaching, performance reviews, and ongoing communication.

Production & Quality

Oversee production to ensure consistent on-time delivery of defect-free products. Partner with Quality and Customer Service teams to identify root causes of issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with ISO 9000 and company quality standards.

Safety & 5S

Promote and maintain a safe work environment for all team members and visitors. Lead by example in adhering to 5S principles, enforcing safety policies, and ensuring all employees complete required safety training. Support corporate and plant environmental goals and compliance requirements.

Shop Floor Engagement

Spend the majority of time on the production floor to monitor processes, observe performance, and engage directly with employees. Use firsthand knowledge and input to make meaningful operational improvements.

Staffing & Development

Manage staffing levels to meet production needs, participate in employee selection and onboarding, and support ongoing skills development. Identify and grow talent within the team to strengthen long-term operational capability.

Operational Excellence

Maintain focus on customer demand (takt time) and one-piece flow principles to ensure production meets real-time customer needs efficiently and effectively.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned to support business objectives and plant success.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of four years of successful supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, or equivalent leadership experience directing the work of others with measurable results.

Skills & Abilities

Who We Hire

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careerhelp@millerknoll.com.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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