Production Supervisor - (Easton,PA)

Victaulic•Easton, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Paint Department in Easton, Pennsylvania. The supervisor is responsible for all operational aspects of the assigned paint area and shift, including supervising hourly personnel and being accountable for area safety, quality, production results, and activities. The role works closely with the Production Superintendent to develop and maintain a workforce trained to meet the production plan. The supervisor maintains safe, sanitary, and orderly working conditions; conducts and coordinates safety training; investigates incidents and near misses; and ensures employees follow company procedures and process-control documentation. The position coordinates shift handoffs, daily priorities, staffing, and training; monitors equipment and process conditions; addresses operational issues; maintains reports and documentation; and applies company and HR policies in managing employee performance. The role also supports continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing tools, 5S, quality initiatives, and the Victaulic Product Delivery System (VPDS). Candidates must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, or other shifts if required. The base salary range is $60,000–$75,000 annually. The position may also be eligible for an incentive plan and the company’s benefits package. Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

High school graduate; college education preferred.
Five years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or other shifts if required.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Maintain a good performance and attendance record.
Be physically and mentally capable of handling exerting and/or stressful situations.
Ability to conduct and participate in meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Self-motivated problem solving.
Leadership, teamwork/cooperation, effective communication and listening skills, accuracy and follow-through, attention to detail, and technical skills.

Nice To Haves

College education.

Responsibilities

Ensure employees understand and follow company safety rules, regulations, and policies, and maintain safe and sanitary working conditions in accordance with company standards and applicable laws.
Ensure employees understand their OSHA rights and conduct safety training as needed or required.
Schedule employees for assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
Investigate incidents and near misses promptly, complete required reports, and take action to eliminate root causes.
Manage operations in the assigned area by supervising hourly personnel and holding the area accountable for safety, quality, and production results.
Assign and instruct the workforce to follow established procedures and process-control documentation while maintaining a steady flow of quality products in a safe, clean environment.
Maintain continuity between shifts through effective communication and standardized area practices; conduct shift handoff meetings and establish daily work priorities.
Escalate downtime issues and operational concerns to appropriate management in a timely manner.
Establish area practices and continuous-improvement goals, coordinate resources, and facilitate improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing tools.
Maintain and continuously improve 5S standards in the assigned area.
Coordinate and facilitate training for hourly and salaried personnel, and maintain process documentation, including method sheets and One Minute Lessons.
Coordinate staffing by approving vacation, PTO, shift modifications, and overtime distribution in accordance with company guidelines.
Document employee performance, behavior, and conduct, and administer coaching, corrective action, or discipline as required by company and HR policies.
Monitor operations to ensure equipment is working properly, employees follow procedures, and work areas remain clean and safe; take immediate action when processes are outside control parameters.
Complete and submit accurate, timely daily and routine production, downtime, attendance, and absentee reports.
Enforce company regulations, procedures, and operational priorities established by plant leadership.
Communicate professionally and effectively with employees and fellow supervisors.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and VPDS through scheduled employee-involvement activities and training meetings.