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Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B
Nextern· Costa Rica
About this role
We are looking for a Senior Production Supervisor for shift A & B who will be responsible for supervising the team of production supervisors, ensuring alignment on standards, coordinating cross-shift resources, and driving key managerial processes such as production planning and hiring plans. This role does not directly oversee production lines, operators, or line-level KPIs — instead, it focuses on developing and guiding the supervisor team so they can deliver operational results, while handling broader planning and people-management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills to develop talent, build supervisory capability, and drive results through others.
Role and responsibilitites
- Supervises and develops the team of production supervisors, communicating expectations, planning workload distribution, and evaluating their performance.
- Builds and maintains the production plan at a shift level, coordinating with production supervisors on staffing needs, priorities, and scheduling across Shift A & B.
- Leads the hiring plan for the operation, partnering with HR to anticipate headcount needs and support recruitment timelines.
- Responsible for keeping the supervisory team highly trained and coached, ensuring proper development plans are in place for each supervisor.
- Reviews production performance data and trends compiled by supervisors, ready to discuss reports and explain tendencies to plant leadership.
- Creates and reviews systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, and budgetary and personnel requirements.
- Ensures supervisors maintain a clean and safe work environment, reinforcing compliance with established policies and procedures across shifts.
- Maintains a healthy employment relationship at the supervisory level, ensuring compliance with human resources policies and adherence to company values and principles.
- Solves personnel and interpersonal problems among supervisors by analyzing data, investigating root causes, identifying solutions, and recommending actions.
- Fosters a spirit of cooperation among production supervisors and other departments to support smooth cross-shift handoffs.
- Executes specific projects assigned in pursuit of continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, materials, industrial engineering, or a science-related engineering discipline, etc.)
- 2 -5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or highly regulated industry environment.
- People-oriented and results-oriented.
- High sense of urgency and leadership
- Exceptional interpersonal relationships
- B2 -C1 English level
Competitive compensation package.
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This Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B role at Nextern is based in Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa Rica. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B role at Nextern full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B role in the Costa Rica department at Nextern.
Which team or department does the Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B at Nextern belong to?
This Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B position is part of the Costa Rica department at Nextern. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B job at Nextern posted?
This Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B position at Nextern was posted on Jul 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Production Supervisor Shift A & B
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