Production Supervisor- Lithography
About The Position
The Ohio Art Company is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Lithography Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results in a fast-paced production environment. As a Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring our team operates safely, efficiently, and with a commitment to producing high-quality products. While experience in lithography, printing, or metal decorating is beneficial, we value strong leadership and manufacturing experience above all else. We can teach our processes- we're looking for someone who can lead people.
Requirements
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Experience leading teams to meet production goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with basic computer systems and production reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in printing, lithography, packaging, coating, metal decorating, converting, or other industrial manufacturing.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience
- 3–5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred
- Experience with employee coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution
- Ability to spend extended periods walking, standing, and working on the production floor
- Willingness to occasionally work additional hours or weekends as production needs require
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of production employees by providing coaching, direction, and accountability.
- Foster a positive workplace culture centered on teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor daily production activities to ensure safety, productivity, and quality expectations are achieved.
- Coordinate staffing and production schedules to meet customer and business demands.
- Verify production readiness and approve manufacturing runs.
- Identify and resolve production issues while minimizing downtime.
- Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and timely repairs.
- Train, mentor, and develop employees to build a highly skilled workforce.
- Conduct performance coaching, attendance discussions, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Maintain accurate production documentation and shift reports.
- Support ISO 9001 quality standards and company operational excellence initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
- Collaborate with other departments to achieve company objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- FREE Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
