Production Supervisor - Day Shift

Quaker Houghton•Middletown, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads shift operations to ensure efficient production and execution of routine tasks, including 5S activities, while maintaining compliance with key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, product quality, and safety standards. Aligns daily assignments with the weekly production schedule, ensuring compounders are effectively deployed and all required raw materials are available on site. Oversees production process and flow of finished goods into the appropriate containers. Leads the 5S and lean initiative on the production floor. Clearly communicates production issues and schedule to all levels of the organization. Completes end of shift reports and set-up of schedule for next shift hand off. Interacts with the QC lab and interprets specifications to make judgments about the acceptability of production that is in process. Implements departmental safety and EH&S programs to ensure the safety of employees working in the area. Directs all personnel related actions including training, performance appraisal and professional development. Collects data and reports on department metrics such as kg/man-hr and schedule compliance Completes analysis on production issues that affect safety and quality including near miss follow up and “right first time” via root cause analysis.

Requirements

Expertise in the development, production, and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings
Experience working with large industrial and manufacturing companies (aerospace, automotive, primary metal, energy)
Ability to lead shift operations
Knowledge of 5S activities
Understanding of key performance indicators (on-time delivery, product quality, safety standards)
Ability to align daily assignments with production schedules
Skill in deploying personnel and managing raw material availability
Ability to oversee production processes and flow of goods
Experience leading 5S and lean initiatives
Strong communication skills
Ability to complete end-of-shift reports
Experience interacting with QC labs and interpreting specifications
Knowledge of safety and EH&S programs
Experience directing personnel actions (training, performance appraisal, professional development)
Data collection and reporting skills
Experience with root cause analysis

Responsibilities

Ensure efficient production and execution of routine tasks
Maintain compliance with key performance indicators (on-time delivery, product quality, safety standards)
Align daily assignments with the weekly production schedule
Ensure compounders are effectively deployed and raw materials are available
Oversee production process and flow of finished goods
Lead 5S and lean initiatives on the production floor
Communicate production issues and schedule to all levels of the organization
Complete end of shift reports and set up schedule for next shift hand off
Interact with the QC lab and interpret specifications
Implement departmental safety and EH&S programs
Direct personnel related actions (training, performance appraisal, professional development)
Collect data and report on department metrics (kg/man-hr, schedule compliance)
Complete analysis on production issues affecting safety and quality (near miss follow up, root cause analysis)