Manufacturing Supervisor

Momentive Technologies•Strongsville, OH

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily production activities while ensuring the safe, efficient, and quality-driven operation of the manufacturing department. This role directly supervises hourly production employees, drives performance to meet production goals, and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Management, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience managing hourly employees in a production environment.
Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives preferred.
Strong leadership and employee coaching skills.
Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance production demands while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, labor management, and performance metrics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP preferred).
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules and business objectives.
Monitor production performance, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and workflow efficiency.
Ensure production targets related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost are consistently met.
Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Collaborate with Production Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support operational success.
Directly supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees.
Conduct regular employee performance discussions and provide constructive feedback.
Support employee training, onboarding, cross-training, and skill development initiatives.
Promote accountability and ensure employees understand performance expectations.
Address employee concerns and maintain positive employee relations.
Partner with Manager and Human Resources regarding performance management, corrective action, attendance management, and workforce planning.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct safety observations, audits, and investigations as needed.
Lead efforts to maintain a safe work environment and promote a strong safety culture.
Ensure employees are properly trained in equipment, procedures, and safe work practices.
Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives and corrective actions.
Ensure products meet established quality standards and customer requirements.
Investigate quality issues and implement Containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate departmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in lean manufacturing and operational excellence activities.
Plan and manage staffing requirements to meet production demands.
Monitor attendance, overtime, scheduling, and labor utilization.
Maintain accurate production and personnel documentation.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-focused work environment.