Night Shift Production Supervisor
Magnera · Benson, NC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Magnera (packaging) in Benson, NC. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $88k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 58 production supervisor openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 55 other live production postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$106k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- Lean 38%
- ✓ Six Sigma 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Magnera in Benson
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Full description from MagneraAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
Schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule
We are seeking an experienced Night Shift Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a heavy industrial nonwoven manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient work environment while driving performance in safety, quality, production, equipment reliability, and employee engagement.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a industrial manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and improving processes.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or GED.
- ✓Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
- ✓Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
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Overview
Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.
Lead Safe Operations
- •Promote a strong safety-first culture.
- •Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- •Conduct safety inspections and audits.
- •Participate in emergency response activities and maintain required certifications.
Drive Production Performance
- •Lead shift operations to meet production, quality, and efficiency goals.
- •Monitor equipment performance and coordinate troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime.
- •Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to team members.
- •Conduct shift handoff meetings and support daily operational planning.
Ensure Product Quality
- •Monitor product quality throughout production.
- •Ensure compliance with quality standards and operating procedures.
- •Support investigations and corrective actions related to quality issues and customer concerns.
Develop and Lead a High-Performing Team
- •Coach, mentor, and develop hourly production employees.
- •Provide performance feedback and accountability.
- •Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- •Foster teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
Support Continuous Improvement
- •Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- •Lead waste reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- •Promote workplace organization and operational excellence practices.
Preferred
- +Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
- +Manufacturing leadership experience within a heavy industrial nonwoven manufacturing environment, or related continuous-process industries such as textiles, paper, or converting, strongly preferred.
- +SAP experience.
- +Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
What We're Looking For
- •Safety-focused leader with a hands-on management style.
- •Ability to motivate and develop employees.
- •Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- •Experience working with production metrics, reporting systems, and manufacturing technologies.
- •Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility and requires:
- •Walking and standing for extended periods.
- •Working around large-scale production equipment and automated machinery.
- •Climbing stairs and accessing elevated platforms as needed.
- •Wearing required PPE in designated production areas.
- •Exposure to noise, temperature variations, dust, fibers, and other manufacturing conditions.
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, and help drive a culture centered on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ready to lead the night shift? Apply today and help us build the future of manufacturing excellence.