3rd Shift Supervisor - Paintline

Astro Shapes LLC; Struthers (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Shapes LLC is seeking a Paintline Supervisor to lead our Operations team on the production floor, driving safety, quality, productivity, and customer service. You will provide front-line leadership for production employees and maintain a visible presence on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure policy compliance.
• 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 communication meetings and reinforce expectations.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on attendance and performance matters.
• Support lean improvements, 5S, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling, Shipping to meet plant objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Accountability

Safety

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Shift work

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root-cause analysis

Production KPIs

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