Lead Lean Ops Supervisor – 1st Shift Packaging

Recochem; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits including medical, vis

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

PFX Cincinnati is seeking a 1st Shift Operations Supervisor to drive safety, quality, and productivity on packaging lines; you will lead front-line associates and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 3–5 years TPM experience; you will implement Lean tools, create standard work, and foster a positive, open communication culture. Join us to advance continuous improvement across our Cincinnati operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, can substitute with experience.
• Three to five years of experience in TPM environment.
• Experience working in a team environment a plus.
• Capability to communicate effectively with various skill levels and personality types to successfully accomplish your expectations.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting front-line associate in Safety, Quality, and Productivity initiatives.
• Understanding all aspects of the operation including packaging, warehouse, batching, and railcar management.
• Helping drive improvements on the High-Speed Bottle Line to achieve budgeted bottle filling rate.
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and train operators on their use (e.g., AM, 5S, Visual Controls).
• Creating standard work documents and implementing them in operations.
• Helping create a visual factory.
• Creating a positive work environment, fostering open communication and dialogue with cross functional teams (safety, maintenance, engineering, quality).
• Supporting the corporate CI program and completing projects throughout the year.
• Leading problem-solving activities.
• Leading cultural change related to implementing Lean tools and techniques in operations.
• Managing day to day operations in the absence of a shift supervisor.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Team Building

Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Visual Controls

Standard Work

Job description

PFX Cincinnati is seeking a 1st Shift Operations Supervisor to drive safety, quality, and productivity on packaging lines; you will lead front-line associates and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 3–5 years TPM experience; you will implement Lean tools, create standard work, and foster a positive, open communication culture. Join us to advance continuous improvement across our Cincinnati operations.