3rd Shift Paintline Lead — Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Astro Shapes, LLC; Struthers (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Shapes, LLC is seeking a Paintline Supervisor to lead production teams on the factory floor, driving safety, quality, and productivity. The role emphasizes visibility on the shop floor, staff development, and daily execution of production plans.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, operational knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement, with flexibility for shifts, overtime, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or industrial production experience.
• Previous leadership, team lead, trainer, or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with policies.
• Direct daily production activities to meet schedule and customer requirements.
• Assign and coordinate work based on priorities and staffing needs.
• Monitor productivity, quality, downtime, scrap, and labor utilization.
• Coach, train, and develop employees to support team success.
• Conduct shift meetings and reinforce expectations.
• Collaborate with HR/Operations on attendance and performance matters.
• Support 5S, Lean, continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling, Shipping and other departments to meet plant objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Accountability

Shift work

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Take the Next Step in Your Career at Astro Shapes

Astro Shapes is seeking a motivated and results-driven employee to join our Operations team as a Paintline Supervisor. This position provides front-line leadership for production employees and plays a critical role in achieving our goals for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for employees who have demonstrated strong leadership abilities, operational knowledge, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading assigned manufacturing operations and employees while ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. This individual will be expected to maintain a visible presence on the production floor, support employee development, and drive daily operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Direct daily production activities to meet schedule and customer requirements.
• Assign and coordinate work based on production priorities and staffing needs.
• Monitor productivity, quality, downtime, scrap, and labor utilization.
• Coach, train, and develop employees to support individual and team success.
• Conduct shift communication meetings and reinforce expectations.
• Partner with HR and Operations leadership on attendance, performance management, and employee relations matters.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, including 5S, Lean initiatives, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling, Shipping, and other departments to achieve plant objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or industrial production experience.
• Previous leadership, team lead, trainer, or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and drive accountability.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in aluminum extrusion, metals manufacturing, fabrication, finishing, or other industrial environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and production metrics.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to safety
• Leadership and accountability
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to motivate and develop others
• A positive approach to teamwork and problem-solving
• A focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

How to Apply

Interested employees should submit their application through the internal posting process or contact Human Resources with any questions.

Applications will be accepted through 10/21/26.