Production Supervisor

Roehm • Wallingford, CT

15d • $115,100 - $172,700 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead the safe, efficient, and continuous production of polymer operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will drive performance by aligning people, processes, and priorities—ensuring production goals, safety standards, and quality expectations are consistently met. As a key leader on site, you will influence operational excellence through team development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your impact will be seen in stronger performance, improved reliability, and a more engaged workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or related industrial environment
• At least 3 years of supervisory or people leadership experience
• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and industrial safety practices
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and production or maintenance planning tools
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• technical or post-secondary education preferred
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or similar process-driven operations preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment and applying collective bargaining agreements preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct unionized production teams to safely execute daily and long-term production plans
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure reliable and efficient plant performance
• Monitor operational metrics and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps
• Champion safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance
• Plan and manage raw material usage and inventory to support production execution
• Establish priorities for maintenance activities and support turnaround planning
• Coach, develop, and support team members while managing staffing, performance, and labor relations within a union environment

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• discretionary company contribution
• paid time off and holidays
• wellness programs
• separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay
• life and disability insurance
• a strong paid time off plan
• a range of elective insurances at group rates

What This Job Offers

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