
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Lozier · Middlebury, IN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Lozier (industrial) in Middlebury, IN. If no lead or supervisory experience, successful completion of the internal leadership training program will fulfill this requirement.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, OEE, Root cause, APQP, Time studies
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Indiana: typical posted base $80k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production supervisor openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 92%
- ✓ 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, APQP, Time studies, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Lozier
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Lozier in Middlebury
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Position summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated area to ensure execution of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives. This role directly supervises teams, ensuring efficient material flow, operational effectiveness, and accurate order fulfillment. The Production Supervisor works collaboratively across departments to establish and maintain a positive employee relations environment, implement process improvements, uphold company standards, and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – (depending on area of assignment)
- ◆Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
- ◆Supervise working teams to meet daily operational goals and performance metrics including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), order accuracy, labor efficiency, and downtime.
- ◆Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards such as ISO 9000 and advanced product quality planning (APQP), and delivery commitments through daily oversight and coaching.
- ◆Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating
requirements
ensuring that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
- ✓Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align support for operational objectives.
- ✓Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, proper storage, and use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or warehouse management systems (WMS).
- ✓Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, and training to ensure labor coverage and team readiness.
- ✓Participate in and lead lean initiatives, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving efforts to drive continuous improvement.
- ✓Track and report area performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs); identify and act on trends and anomalies in real time.
- ✓Analyze real-time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization is valuable.
- ✓Conduct regular process checks and audits to ensure standards are met and issues are escalated or resolved quickly.
- ✓Maintain accurate records of production, labor, downtime, and incident reporting as required.
- ✓Support the maintenance and readiness of operational equipment, including warehouse vehicles or production machinery.
- ✓Foster a high-performance environment built on clear expectations, accountability, respect, and development utilizing SQDCM models.
- ✓Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
- ✓Ability to work and interact well with others.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is required. Bachelor degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if degreed. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if non-degreed. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role. If no lead or supervisory experience, successful completion of the internal leadership training program will fulfill this requirement.
Required Skills
- ✓Working knowledge of ERP/MES and WMS platforms.
- ✓Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
- ✓Fluency with lean manufacturing or warehouse practices (5S, visual management, standard work).
- ✓Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, l
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About lozier
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.
Benefits and schedule
- •Company bonus potential.
- •Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi-weekly paycheck).
- •Additional second shift hourly shift differential.
- •PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
- •Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
- •Onsite Health Clinic.
- •401(k) with employer match.
- •Employee Assistance Program.
- •Educational Assistance Program.
- •Career Development Programs.
- •Casual dress.
- •Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
- •Monday thru Thursday schedule, supporting 10 hour shifts.
Other job functions
- •Support special projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams as assigned.
- •Assist with warehouse layout adjustments, material handling strategies, or production line balancing.
- •May participate in union-related matters or bargaining support, depending on location and assignment.
- •Contribute to community engagement or wellness initiatives as part of company culture.
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