Lead Production Supervisor - Solventborne Paint (Off-Shift)

PPG Industries, Inc; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Solventborne Plant to directly manage hourly union associates on shift and coordinate department activities with the help of other shift supervisory teams. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will plan each day's work based on available personnel, equipment, and materials.

The supervisor directs and controls the actual work process, including training employees, distributing work, and monitoring operations to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Understanding of safety protocols and quality control measures.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and resource management.
• Experience managing processes, implementing process changes, resource planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with Lean Methodology, process improvement initiatives, and 5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage salary and hourly employees, including two salary supervisors and approximately ten hourly employees.
• Coordinate production activities within the department on all shifts, ensuring crossdepartment needs are met and plant goals are achieved.
• Maintain frequent contact with Quality Assurance, Operations Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Ensure product quality specifications are met, raw materials are available, and equipment and facility maintenance is completed.
• Work with the team to implement changes in job methods, operational improvements, and safety practices.
• Support safety, TPM, and continuous improvement programs, including involvement in employee safety, training, and counseling/mentoring.
• Be present on the production floor at least 75% of the working day to provide handson leadership, coaching, and realtime problem solving.

Skills

People leadership

Production scheduling

Resource management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Solventborne Plant to directly manage hourly union associates on shift and coordinate department activities with the help of other shift supervisory teams. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will plan each day's work based on available personnel, equipment, and materials.

The supervisor directs and controls the actual work process, including training employees, distributing work, and monitoring operations to ensure