2nd Shift Production Leader — Automotive Plastics

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

On-site Nurse Practitioner

Benefits Effective Day One

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. This hands-on leadership role oversees production activities, guides hourly staff, and ensures safe, efficient operations while hitting quality and throughput targets.

Ideal candidates bring strong manufacturing leadership, automotive experience, and familiarity with high-volume plastic injection molding environments. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and a positive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Leading hourly employees in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety, quality, and KPIs.
• Plastic injection molding experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in an automotive Tier 1 environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, KVP/Kaizen, and layered audits a plus.
• Experience with production reporting systems and manufacturing metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Technical manufacturing education or apprenticeship is a plus.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and provide overtime/weekend support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees on the 2nd shift.
• Ensure the daily production schedule is executed with safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Assign employees based on production requirements and staffing needs.
• Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for employee, production, quality, and operational issues.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, safety) and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, EHS, quality standards, and procedures.
• Conduct shift handovers and maintain production documentation and records.
• Maintain training matrices and coordinate required training and development.
• Coach employees and support performance appraisals and development discussions.
• Promote 5S and maintain a safe, clean, organized production environment.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, productivity.
• Coordinate short-term maintenance and quality activities to minimize downtime.
• Foster a positive team culture with accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership experience

Shift supervision

Manufacturing

Automotive manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

5S/Kaizen mindset

Education

Technical manufacturing education or apprenticeship

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. This hands-on leadership role oversees production activities, guides hourly staff, and ensures safe, efficient operations while hitting quality and throughput targets.

Ideal candidates bring strong manufacturing leadership, automotive experience, and familiarity with high-volume plastic injection molding environments. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and a positive, collaborative team culture.