Lean Production Supervisor - Shift Lead, Safety & Quality

Synthomer plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP – for senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare – regional locations

Parental leave and family support

Flexible working options

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Retirement / pension contributions

Job summary

Synthomer plc is seeking a production supervisor responsible for coordinating and directing employees in safe and efficient production of quality product, on shift to meet productivity, quality, housekeeping and safety goals.

You will lead a team, manage daily schedules, apply Lean Six Sigma, review SAP data, and ensure training and compliance across shifts. This role requires midnight shift availability and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Exceptional demonstrated leadership skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently and in team environment.
• Strong PC skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP)
• Ability to motivate and coach employees.
• 1-3 years experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work shifts, including midnight shift 11pm-7am.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to production and maintenance personnel.
• Develop team goals and objectives.
• Know and follow all policies and procedures and hold team accountable to them.
• Act as main safety contact for shift addressing issues immediately as they arise to keep team safe.
• Manage daily production schedule, optimize productivity, address daily bottlenecks, and rectify daily quality and processing problems.
• Use Lean Six Sigma methods and tools to manage the business and improve performance.
• Review production data in SAP system and make necessary changes.
• Assure accurate productivity.
• Collect/record quality check data on every shift.
• Establish key measures and realistic objectives for the Team.
• Hold regular safety and team meetings.
• Train employees using the Jobs skills training and verification process to assure proper and consistent training of the workforce.
• Communicate critical information to shift personnel.
• Coordinate shift maintenance duties.
• Coach, council, motivate and discipline employees as necessary.
• Ensure product meets all quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Coaching

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Synthomer plc is seeking a production supervisor responsible for coordinating and directing employees in safe and efficient production of quality product, on shift to meet productivity, quality, housekeeping and safety goals.

You will lead a team, manage daily schedules, apply Lean Six Sigma, review SAP data, and ensure training and compliance across shifts. This role requires midnight shift availability and strong leadership.