Production Supervisor

Mitsubishi Chemical Group • Phoenix, AZ

13d • $75,600 - $94,500

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role is critical in meeting customer expectations, maintaining strong on‑time delivery performance, and fostering a positive, safety-focused team culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing people, and are passionate about operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree or higher in a technical field preferred.
• 5–10 years of industry‑related experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Diligence in following procedures, prioritizing, multiple tasks, and producing accurate, high quality, detailed results
• Well-organized, self-starter able to work independently while promoting a team-environment
• Outgoing personality with effective oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with internal and external customers alike
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Requires a professional command of English, including strong skills in reading, writing, presenting, participating in business meetings, and managing projects.
• Multi-lingual is preferred (Spanish)
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively when speaking to groups of customers, employees, and members of management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and comfortable working with computers, software applications, and internal systems.
• Experienced in the timekeeping processes, including reviewing and approving employee timesheets, managing overtime, and ensuring adherence to time and attendance policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Skills & Attributes Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Confident communicator capable of addressing groups and engaging teams.
• Self‑starter who works independently while fostering a team‑oriented environment.
• Comfortable using software applications and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Leadership Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS regulations.
• Coach employees on safe work practices and lead by example.
• Identify and address at‑risk conditions proactively.
• Conduct and support safety training for all production staff.
• Production Planning & Execution Ensure production schedules are met to achieve high on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate workflow and balance staffing to optimize efficiency.
• Lead effective WIP meetings to drive daily execution.
• Communication & Team Engagement Maintain clear, consistent communication with the production team.
• Encourage employee input and foster a collaborative environment.
• Liaise with management, suppliers, and customers as needed.
• Team Leadership & Development Supervise, coach, and develop production staff.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and address attendance or performance issues promptly and fairly.
• Recognize strong performance and promote a positive, results‑driven culture.
• Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and travelers.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to implement quality control systems.
• Lead root cause analysis for non‑conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Equipment & Process Management Support maintenance activities and ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Identify potential equipment issues to prevent downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Inventory & Cost Management Support inventory control and material availability.
• Coordinate with Procurement on material needs.
• Monitor production costs, minimize waste, and identify cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Engineering Support (as applicable) Perform process engineering duties when skills and priorities align.

What This Job Offers

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