Supervisor II, Production

PPG Industries • Circleville, OH

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About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor directly manages and directs approximately 13 hourly union Production Operators and coordinates department activities with supervisory teams. The role is accountable for day-to-day management of wage employees, safety, quality, scheduling, plant productivity, and production efficiency. Other duties include housekeeping, training, emergency response, and plant supervision coverage.

Reporting to the Production Team Coordinator, the supervisor plans each day's work based on available personnel, equipment, and materials. The supervisor directs and controls work processes, including training, distributing work, and monitoring operations to ensure tasks are completed safely. The facility manufactures paint from chemical raw materials, blending pigments, resins, and additives in controlled production environments. The role requires leading teams in a chemical-processing setting where safety and standardized procedures are essential.

The supervisor works with the Operations Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Production Team, and prepares for and participates in site leadership meetings, including Tier 3 meetings. The position also participates in the site's Extended Leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Understanding of safety protocols and quality control measures.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and resource management.
• Experience managing processes, implementing process changes, planning resources, and scheduling production.
• Experience with Lean Methodology, process improvement, and 6S practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including setting clear expectations, mentoring, coaching, and accountability.
• Understanding of labor relations and experience in a union environment.
• Experience operating industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct hourly production employees in safely and efficiently operating the plant each day while adhering to collective bargaining agreement terms.
• Respond immediately to quality, safety, and environmental incidents and generate incident reports promptly.
• Ensure appropriate staffing for safe and efficient operation of reactor systems and movement of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping initiatives, including 6S and daily housekeeping audits.
• Escalate safety, quality, and production concerns to the appropriate party within a reasonable timeframe.
• Participate in the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiative by generating and following through on maintenance work orders, including providing troubleshooting and equipment information.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Production Team.
• Prepare for and participate in site leadership meetings, including Tier 3 meetings, and contribute as part of the Extended Leadership team.
• Manage, train, and direct hourly employees, including distributing work and monitoring operations.
• Coordinate daily production work based on available personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Provide training, emergency response, and plant supervision coverage.

Benefits

• Employee benefits programs designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits and coverage are subject to applicable plan terms and are discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager