Batch, Mix & Packaging Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Own the Night: Drive Safety, Quality, and Throughput

As the weekend-night operations supervisor for automotive coatings in our Cleveland, OH plant, you’ll lead people, processes, and equipment to deliver to exacting specifications and tight timelines. You’ll report to the Production Superintendent and serve as the point leader for a disciplined, high-performing shift.

Schedule

Weekend Nights: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 pm–5:00 am. Occasional overtime and additional weekend support as needed.

Key outcomes

• Production execution: Coordinate batching, mixing, filling, and packaging to meet plan and customer delivery dates.
• People leadership: Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate operators and support staff; address performance and conduct issues.
• Resource optimization: Balance equipment utilization, labor, and material to maximize output; minimize downtime.
• Cross-shift continuity: Align with first- and night-shift leaders for quality handoffs and clear communication.
• Equipment reliability: Ensure safe operation of mixers, pumps, and filling lines; partner with Maintenance on PM and rapid repairs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records, shift reports, KPIs, and audit-ready regulatory documentation.
• Standards and accountability: Direct a union hourly workforce and enforce safety, quality, and throughput processes.
• Problem solving: Collaborate with Quality, EHS, and site teams to remove barriers and improve utilization of people, materials, and equipment.
• Administrative excellence: Complete payroll accurately and on time for assigned team members.

Qualifications

• Strong production leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Fluency in Lean/CI and 5S principles.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements for safe and compliant operations.
• Analytical aptitude with sound operational judgment.
• Clear, concise communication and effective problem resolution.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) and retirement savings; paid vacation; and holiday pay.

Who we are

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ . We innovate in coatings for industrial, transportation, consumer goods, and construction markets. Learn more at and follow @PPG on X.

How we operate: The PPG Way 2030

• Champion customers with speed and trust.
• Act with purpose—empowered and data-driven.
• Be excellent operators—own problems, deliver improvements, support the frontline.
• Compete to win—future-focused, ambitious, tech-enabled.
• Be PPG proud—safe, ethical, diverse, and united.

Hiring approach

We use AI tools to improve efficiency in recruiting; hiring decisions are made by people. Details: -resources.

Notices

Compensation and benefits may vary by geography and are influenced by skills, experience, education, certifications, and organizational needs. Benefits follow plan terms and will be discussed by your recruiter. We welcome feedback on Glassdoor. By applying and providing your mobile number, you consent to receive recruitment-related texts (standard rates may apply; frequency varies; opt out anytime).

Equal Opportunity

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Accessibility

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email View email address on us.fitly.work.