Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor IIThe Production Supervisor II oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production across batching, mixing, dispersion, filling, and packaging processes. This role coordinates production schedules, personnel, materials, and equipment to achieve operational targets while maintaining quality, safety, and cost standards. The position provides direct leadership to production employees, supports process improvements, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen manufacturing performance. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, operational knowledge, problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Location: Ashtabula, OHTotal Rewards: We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.$75,217.47 - $94,021.84Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily manufacturing operations, including batching, mixing, dispersion, filling, and packaging, to achieve production schedules and maintain established quality, safety, and cost standards.Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and production resources to optimize workflow, minimize downtime, and support inventory accuracy through collaboration with warehouse and materials management teams.Monitor production performance metrics, including output, scrap, downtime, and efficiency, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.Lead, coach, and develop production employees through training, performance management, hiring and onboarding support, disciplinary processes, and initiatives that strengthen accountability and teamwork.Oversee safe production practices, proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials, and workplace safety activities, including incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions.Partner with Quality Assurance and other operational teams to maintain product specifications, address quality concerns, and support the introduction of new products, formulations, and process changes.Drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, quality, and waste reduction while providing operational leadership support as needed.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.Supervisory Experience: Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.Manufacturing Experience: 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.Previous experience leading or supervising hourly production employees.Working knowledge of manufacturing best practices, safety requirements, inventory systems, quality systems, and ERP applications, along with strong computer skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience in paint, coatings, chemicals, or similar process manufacturing environments.