Production Supervisor

Overview We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to join our industrial coatings company. In this role, you’ll combine leadership with active shop-floor involvement, spending time both overseeing daily production operations and working directly with the team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily production activities, ensuring schedules, output, and quality standards are consistently met. Lead, mentor, and support production team members (10–15 operators), fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork. Oversee mixing, batching, and packaging of coatings products, ensuring adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements. Monitor equipment operation and coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste. Track and report production metrics (throughput, yields, downtime, scrap) while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Quality Control, R&D, and Supply Chain to maintain product consistency and optimize workflows. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in handling chemical materials. Participate in process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and lean manufacturing initiatives. Qualifications 5+ years of production or operations experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (coatings, paints, adhesives preferred, but other chemical or process industries acceptable). Prior supervisory or lead experience with proven ability to manage and develop teams. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as batching, mixing, blending, and packaging. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement practices. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Commitment to safety, efficiency, and quality. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Production and Management Industries Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr