2nd Shift Production Supervisor – Automotive Plastics

Röchling SE & Co. KG; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead hourly production staff and drive safe, efficient operations across the shift. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, meeting schedule, quality and productivity targets, and strong engagement with EHS and 5S standards.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced automotive environment, with a focus on Kaizen and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators, setters, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and other shift personnel.
• Ensure the daily production schedule is executed while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Assign employees based on production requirements, qualifications, 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 key production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, and safety performance, and drive appropriate improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Maintain employee training matrices and coordinate required training and development activities.
• Coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support employee appraisal and development discussions.
• Promote 5S standards and maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Support KVP/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Coordinate short-term maintenance and quality activities to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Foster a positive team culture based on accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead hourly production staff and drive safe, efficient operations across the shift. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, meeting schedule, quality and productivity targets, and strong engagement with EHS and 5S standards.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced automotive environment, with a focus on Kaizen and continuous improvement.