Production Supervisor

Location: Kalamazoo, MI, US Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex> t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us! Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe. As a Production Supervisor, you will coordinate the duties of operators on your shift. These duties include improving safety, reducing costs, improving quality, maximizing the department's effectiveness through long‑term planning and project implementation, providing appropriate training and development, ensuring consistent rollout of plant policies & procedures, and maintaining open communication and positive employee relations. In this role, you will also drive continuous improvement within your team. This is a night‑shift position. Responsibilities Ensures all Plant activities adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards, demonstrates Visible Safety Leadership through repeated Plant walkthroughs, immediately addresses any SHE issues or concerns. Oversees the Safety planning aspect of maintenance activities and non‑routine tasks by leading Authorized Signing efforts such as Safety Work, Lockout‑Tagout, Hot Work, Line Breaking, and Confined Space Entry Permitting. Maintains Security responsibilities as needed based on Guard Coverage; perform perimeter and facility checks as well as monitor activities of all individuals entering/leaving the premises. Executes Quality Assurance checks as needed based on QC Lab Coverage; conduct various laboratory analytical tests of raw materials, in‑process material, and finished goods. Plans Employee Scheduling daily and communicates frequently with employees to review vacation requests and ensure adequate coverage of production units. Monitors Raw Material usage and communicates with local Raw Material Buyer and 3rd Party Railroad Service Provider to maintain adequate levels of materials for production. Provides coaching, and hands‑on training on routine basis to employees on job‑related tasks. Conducts tasks associated with multiple Computer Based Systems such as Work Order entry, payroll adjustments, production data entry, quality data entry, etc. Required skills and experience Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment. Detailed, results oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills (verbal, written). Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and develop plans to execute to satisfy daily operational needs while maintaining focus on longer‑term strategic needs. Proponent of continuous improvement and leading significant change efforts. Ability to work in a collaborative environment, but willing to take a hands‑on approach. Critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Positive attitude and ability to maintain composure and make sound decisions at all times. Strong interpersonal skills and must be able to establish relationships across all levels of the organization, both internal and external to the site. Good Microsoft Office Knowledge. Qualifications High School Diploma is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. We offer We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career. Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities. Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr