Production Superintendent

Westlake•Bristol, TN

About The Position

Westlake is hiring a Production Superintendent to lead daily manufacturing operations for a high-volume extrusion department. This hands-on leadership role has direct impact on safety, performance, and employee engagement. The Superintendent owns production execution across multiple shifts, leads and develops supervisors and production teams, and partners closely with Operations leadership to solve problems and improve performance. The role also supports a strong safety culture, accountability, and the development of future manufacturing leaders.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong people leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Comfort holding teams accountable while developing and engaging employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Superintendent, Production Manager, Lead Supervisor, or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across multiple shifts.
Own daily production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Set priorities, allocate resources, and adjust schedules to meet changing demands.
Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the department.
Analyze production data, identify gaps, and lead process improvement initiatives.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to support staffing, training, and performance.
Lead by example and promote safe behaviors.
Drive execution of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) program.
Conduct safety meetings, observations, and coaching.
Identify hazards, support incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are completed.