Production Supervisor

FPC International, Inc.•Beachwood, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

FedPro, Inc., a subsidiary of FPC International, Inc., is seeking a hands‑on Production Supervisor to actively lead a small team across two departments. This role works right alongside employees—providing direction, stepping in to support tasks, solving issues as they arise, and ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality production. We’re looking for a working supervisor who develops their team, drives continuous improvement, and keeps day‑to‑day operations running smoothly. Our Culture: Entrepreneurial, family friendly and great work life balance. New ideas are encouraged. Definitely an opportunity to make an impact! Very collaborative environment. Location: Warrensville Heights, OH, in-office (4520 Richmond Rd.) Work Schedule: Day shift (M-F, 8 hours/day), occasional Saturdays Reports to: Plant Manager (who is located onsite) Team Dynamics: On a small Operations team overseeing a staff of eight to ten (8-10) Production employees, working alongside the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, Order Management Supervisor, Purchasing Specialist, and Warehouse team. Regularly collaborates with Quality, Product Development, and Maintenance. Coaching, learning and employee development are encouraged. Travel: None Certifications: None required The Ideal Candidate will have: Strong supervisory skills and a mechanical aptitude. Base knowledge of manufacturing practices and several years of manufacturing experience, with Lean Six Sigma and 5S background preferred. An individual who understands KPIs and other metrics, effectively trains and coaches employees, and is motivated to lead a team. Benefits: We’re a small company but have all the 'big company' benefits to offer including a 401k match, medical, dental, vision, long & short term disability, life insurance, accidental, etc. We have 10 paid holidays that start immediately and a generous PTO plan that is based off years of service. We believe in investing in employee growth and as such offer a very generous tuition reimbursement program, online learning, coaching and other trainings as it relates to the role. Sound Interesting? Below is more detail about the responsibilities of the role!

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
At least four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two-four (2-4) years’ supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred chemical manufacturing.
Demonstrates problem-solving skills necessary to troubleshoot production issues.
Able to work on feet for long periods of time.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50-70 lbs.

Nice To Haves

LEAN Six Sigma, and 5S direct exposure and involvement
Strong supervisory skills and a mechanical aptitude.
Base knowledge of manufacturing practices and several years of manufacturing experience, with Lean Six Sigma and 5S background preferred.
An individual who understands KPIs and other metrics, effectively trains and coaches employees, and is motivated to lead a team.

Responsibilities

Lead and take a hands-on role in daily operations across two departments, ensuring clear assignments, priorities, and resources are in place.
Oversee production equipment and workflows, setting and communicating clear daily, weekly, and monthly goals to drive efficiency and meet targets.
Work alongside the team to coach, train, and develop associates, fostering accountability and a proactive, problem-solving culture.
Perform routine audits and stay actively engaged on the floor to ensure quality, safety, and process compliance, quickly addressing issues as they arise.
Manage material flow and inventory accuracy for blending and batching areas, stepping in to operate equipment when needed to keep production running smoothly.
Serve as a hands-on backup for the blender operator, operating blending equipment when required.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Champion a safety-first environment by enforcing policies, co-leading the safety committee, and driving initiatives to minimize risks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment while maintaining accurate records and reporting for transparency.
Hold associates accountable to company policies and performance standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality operations.