Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

PPG • Fort Wayne, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor coordinates production department activities involving the processing of materials or manufacturing products. The role trains employees, plans and assigns work, directs and evaluates performance, and resolves problems. The position reports to the Production Manager and is based at PPG’s Fort Wayne, Indiana plant, working second shift from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The supervisor oversees production operations and staff, including 50–70 direct reports, to meet safety, quality, productivity, and financial goals. The role coordinates with customers and internal teams, maintains production records and tracking systems, addresses operational issues, and supports employee development. It also promotes a safe and environmentally compliant workplace through training, audits, and adherence to applicable procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of production experience.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Manage production lines to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Manage labor and line density to achieve financial goals for the line.
• Ensure daily customer production demands are met and communicated to customers.
• Ensure product dispositions are completed on a daily or shift basis.
• Prepare and maintain production reports for the Production Manager.
• Train, discipline, and evaluate 50–70 direct reports.
• Schedule the pickup and delivery of parts with customers.
• Analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational problems, and correct them or recommend corrections.
• Verify MITS transactions are accurate and complete and that process card parameters are met.
• Maintain and update visual production tracker boards and review them daily with team members.
• Coordinate daily with Quality, Maintenance, and other functional areas to ensure adequate information flow.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Train line leaders in safety and accident investigation; confer with department heads about accident rates and recommend and implement measures to improve safety records.
• Conduct required safety, environmental, WWT, and 5(S) audits.
• Ensure data is entered into the Metrics Tracking system.
• Train, evaluate, and coordinate with Human Resources on the continuous development of staff.
• Perform performance reviews, provide feedback, resolve personnel grievances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Determine staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Relieve employees during breaks and lunches as needed in various job positions.
• Understand emergency response procedures.
• Participate in programs to enhance safety and environmental performance.
• Understand the significant environmental impacts of work activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions.

Benefits

• PPG offers opportunities to grow and develop a career in a fulfilling workplace that supports continuous learning and embraces diverse ideas.
• Employee benefits programs are designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits are discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED