Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA).
• Ability to analyze data and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate second-shift production activities, including batching, mixing, filling, and packaging of automotive coatings.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency to maximize output.
• Partner with first-shift and night shift leadership to ensure seamless shift handoff and communication.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production operators and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address disciplinary issues when necessary.
• Maintain staffing levels and coordinate overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper operation of mixers, pumps, filling lines, and related equipment.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment breakdowns and support preventive maintenance schedules.
• Minimize downtime through proactive problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and KPI tracking.
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities to management.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements for audits and regulatory bodies.
• Capable of assigning work to a unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments term of safety quality and throughput requirements
• Support problem resolution with cross functional teams including quality engineer EHS and other support resources on campus.
• Resolve workflow problems by analyzing roadblocks and organizing work to improve use of personnel, material and equipment resources
• Conduct payroll requirements for team members that you are assigned

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• matching 401k + retirement savings
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday pay