Production Supervisor

Job description / Role

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will be located at the company’s manufacturing location in Medina, Ohio. This leader plans, organizes, and directs the activity on the production floor in order to meet safety, quality, human resources, and cost objectives. They will maintain production records and ensure standard operating procedures are being followed. They direct, motivate, and engage line personnel to maximize daily production to the fullest capability of the line.

Key responsibilities

• Owns the compliance of all safety protocols for equipment and personnel on the production floor
• Owns the quality of the units produced off of the production line during their shift
• Owns the output of each production line for their shift
• Owns the compliance of all internal policies by the production team
• Owns the integrity of system transactions involved in all inventory movements and adjustments
• Owns compliance of storage and handling of hazardous waste on the production floor
• Provides team members direction on their tasks and job duties throughout shift
• Engages production team members on a daily basis to ensure they are motivated and focused at all times
• Serves as a role model related to building a culture of trust, respect, and work ethic
• Tracks and communicates productivity throughout the shift
• Partners with the staging, batching, and maintenance teams to drive efficiency on the line
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Engineering degree and experience
• Chemical manufacturing experience

Knowledge – skills – abilities

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and with formal writing
• Overall understanding of machinery and mechanical processes
• Understanding to exhibit professionalism to subordinates, peers, and superiors
• Ability to work well under limited supervision
• Troubleshooting skills in relation to electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment
• Ability to work using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Aptitude to learn HR management systems and production management systems

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant environment
• Occasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Some overtime will be necessary

Equal opportunity employer statement: The company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. The company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages.