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Third Shift Supervisor

Location: BioTouch – Old Brim
Shift: Third Shift – Overnight – 11:00pm to 7:00am

Position Summary

The Third Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all overnight manufacturing, distribution, and inventory control activities to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate operations. This role leads frontline teams across production, staging, shipping/receiving, and inventory, ensuring continuity from second shift and readiness for first shift handoff.

This individual must be highly self-sufficient, decisive, and hands-on, with the ability to manage multiple functions with limited on-site leadership support.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Production Oversight

Supervise and support production staff to meet nightly output targets and quality standards
Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP standards, and safety protocols
Troubleshoot production issues in real-time and escalate when necessary
Monitor labor efficiency, downtime, and waste; drive continuous improvement

Distribution & Logistics

Oversee staging, picking, packing, and shipping activities to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment
Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and ensure proper documentation
Ensure dock operations run efficiently and safely during overnight hours
Resolve shipment discrepancies and communicate issues for next-day follow-up

Inventory Management

Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, audits, and system updates
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies (shortages, overages, mis-picks)
Ensure proper material flow between production and warehouse
Partner with materials/inventory teams to ensure alignment with system data

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional overnight team (production + warehouse)
Assign tasks, monitor performance, and hold team accountable to KPIs
Conduct shift start/end meetings and communicate priorities clearly
Address attendance, performance, and behavioral issues in partnership with HR

Shift Ownership & Communication

Serve as the primary decision-maker for all third shift operations
Ensure smooth handoff between 2nd and 1st shifts with detailed reporting
Document key issues, production metrics, and incidents from the shift
Communicate effectively with leadership on escalations and operational risks

Safety & Compliance

Enforce all safety policies and proactively address hazards
Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP standards, and regulatory requirements
Lead incident reporting and initial investigations if needed

Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications

3–5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse operations
Experience overseeing multiple functional areas (production + warehouse/inventory preferred)
Strong understanding of inventory control, shipping/receiving, and production workflows
Ability to work independently and lead without direct oversight
Experience in GMP, regulated, or high-quality environments preferred
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

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