Manufacturing Supervisor

Lubrizol Corporation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

401(k) match

HSA

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team of operators and technicians. You will plan production, schedule tasks, and ensure quality products meet release timelines while prioritizing safety and compliance.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and customer service, mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic, on-site setting. A focus on coaching and performance management is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience or relevant industrial setting experience.
• Basic math skills to calculate gross, tare, and net weights.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to teach and coach others.
• Computer skills: Outlook, Active Learner, MS Excel, MS Word, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, coordinates, and controls manufacturing for a team, including job assignments, monitoring activities, resolving problems, and performance reviews.
• Immediately correct unsafe work practices including Cardinal Rule Activations, PPE Use, Hazard Assessment, Procedure Use, 5S stations.
• Provide continuous feedback regarding quality and quantity of work performed by operations members.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and take corrective action.
• Interface with engineering, customer service, quality control, and other departments to obtain clear quality instructions and information.
• Schedule urgent jobs and comply with revisions.
• Maintain discipline and employee morale.
• Check time card accuracy.
• Assist employees in planning, setting up and inspecting work.
• Provide feedback and coach employees on performance; develop improvement plans when needed.
• Maintain related records and files in up-to-date condition.
• Maintain office area and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Follow established company/department rules and maintain quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Tools

Outlook

Active Learner

MS Excel

MS Word

SAP

Job description

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

How You’ll Make an Impact

Manufacturing Supervisor will lead, coach, train, and develop a team of operators and technicians. Our Manufacturing Supervisors oversee the day-to-day production areas under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions. This includes planning and preparing for production, scheduling tasks, and assigning duties to operators to meet the production schedule, assess production records and meet release timelines to deliver quality product to the customers. The Manufacturing Supervisor sets the example of safety and compliance for their teams and demonstrate expertise and breadth of knowledge in executing processes across a variety of production activities.

• Oversees, coordinates, and controls manufacturing for a team. This includes job assignments, monitoring work activities, resolving problems, performance reviews and related items on a day to day basis.
• Immediately correct any unsafe work practices including Cardinal Rule Activates, PPE Use, Hazard Assessment, Procedure Use, 5S stations.
• Provide continuous feedback regarding quality and quantity of work performed by operations members
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and take corrective action.
• Interface with engineering, customer service, quality control, and other departments to obtain clear quality instructions, secure services and information.
• Schedule in urgent jobs and comply with revisions.
• Maintain discipline and employee morale.
• Check time card accuracy.
• Assist employees in planning, setting up and inspecting work.
• Must be able to provide feedback and coach employees on their performance and when necessary develop performance improvement plans.
• Maintain related records, files in up-to-date condition.
• Maintain office area and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Follow established company/department rules and regulations and maintain quality standard.
• Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities dictate.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years supervisory experience or relevant experience in an industrial setting
• Basic math skills – able to calculate gross, tare, and net weights
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to teach and coach others.
• Computer skills – must be able to use email system (Outlook), Internet training (Active Learner), MS Excel, MS Word, and SAP.
• Understand all technologies in the department.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Hearing correctable to unamplified human voice.
• Ability to meet safety, regulatory, and health guidelines without assistance.
• Ability to travel by auto/air unassisted.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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