Lead Production Superintendent — Safety, Efficiency & Growth

westlake; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high‑volume extrusion environment. This hands‑on leadership role directly influences safety, performance, and employee engagement across multiple shifts.

You will own production execution, develop supervisors, and partner with Operations leadership to solve problems, improve performance, and build a strong safety culture while driving accountability and growth for the plant.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience (Superintendent, Production Manager, Lead Supervisor, or similar experience preferred)
• Strong people leadership, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment
• Comfortable holding teams accountable while developing and engaging employees

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across multiple shifts
• Own daily production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and adjust schedules to meet changing demands
• Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the department
• Analyze production data, identify gaps, and lead process improvement initiatives
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to support staffing, training, and performance

Skills

People leadership

Operations leadership

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high‑volume extrusion environment. This hands‑on leadership role directly influences safety, performance, and employee engagement across multiple shifts.

You will own production execution, develop supervisors, and partner with Operations leadership to solve problems, improve performance, and build a strong safety culture while driving accountability and growth for the plant.