Production Supervisor

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Sika is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join its growing team in Mattawan, MI.


The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating production personnel across all shifts. This role provides hands-on leadership to ensure company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost are consistently achieved while fostering a positive, engaged manufacturing workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a strong safety culture by actively engaging employees in SikaSafe initiatives and enforcing all plant safety rules.
• Staff, train, develop, coach, and motivate production employees to achieve performance and safety goals.
• Direct daily and weekly production activities, including coaching operators in troubleshooting and efficient execution of production schedules.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Logistics, and Customer Service to meet product quality standards and supply requirements.
• Monitor, track, and report production metrics such as production and scrap quantities, OEE, run rates, and priorities.
• Meet assigned KPIs, financial targets, and budget expectations while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Create, implement, enforce, and continuously improve production procedures including SOPs, startup/shutdown checklists, inspections, 5S, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Complete production documentation and systems transactions including process orders, inventory blocking/unblocking, purchase requisitions, and invoice processing.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Provide coverage for production personnel during vacations or absences as needed.
• Support plant-wide projects and special assignments as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Promote employee engagement, communication, and problem-solving at all levels of production.
• Ensure consistent adherence to plant policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with labor relations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and results-driven leadership style.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.