Evening Production Supervisor - Automotive Coatings

PPG Industries; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Matching 401k + retirement savings

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the second shift at the Cleveland, OH plant. You will supervise batching, mixing, filling, and packaging of automotive coatings, ensure schedules and deliveries, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will coach operators, manage staffing, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime, while maintaining shift records and KPI tracking. The role reports to the Production Superintendent and offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA).
• Ability to analyze data and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate second-shift production activities, including batching, mixing, filling, and packaging of automotive coatings.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency to maximize output.
• Partner with first-shift and night shift leadership to ensure seamless shift handoff and communication.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production operators and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address disciplinary issues when necessary.
• Maintain staffing levels and coordinate overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper operation of mixers, pumps, filling lines, and related equipment.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment breakdowns and support preventive maintenance schedules.
• Minimize downtime through proactive problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and KPI tracking.
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities to management.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements for audits and regulatory bodies.
• Capable of assigning work to a unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments term of safety quality and throughput requirements
• Support problem resolution with cross functional teams including quality engineer EHS and other support resources on campus. Resolve workflow problems by analyzing roadblocks and organizing work to improve use of personnel, material and equipment resources
• Conduct payroll requirements for team members that you are assigned

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Safety regulations

Data analysis

Communication

ERP/MRP

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

PPG Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the second shift at the Cleveland, OH plant. You will supervise batching, mixing, filling, and packaging of automotive coatings, ensure schedules and deliveries, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will coach operators, manage staffing, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime, while maintaining shift records and KPI tracking. The role reports to the Production Superintendent and offers strong benefits.