Night Shift Production Supervisor | 5S, CI & Safety

MATTR; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Purpose-driven work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Mattr, a leader in advanced material technologies and manufacturing, is seeking a Production Supervisor in the United States to lead the production team, ensure safety and quality, and drive throughput on a 12-hour shift rotation. The role requires coordinating with cross‑functional partners to meet schedule targets while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will mentor staff, manage daily operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Shift management and team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with 12-hour shift schedules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift production performance, ensuring throughput, scrap, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain HSE systems for all team members and production areas under supervision.
• Lead compliance with the Quality Management System, including adherence to Control Plans.
• Collaborate closely with Planning on production schedule needs and adjustments.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Quality to support a world‑class work environment.
• Engage teams and Quality in Customer Complaint and NCR processes.
• Enter Maintenance Work Orders and support preventive maintenance activities.
• Develop, mentor, and provide guidance to team members and Shift Leads.
• Lead and contribute to Continuous Improvement projects and 5S initiatives.
• Conduct daily team meetings and maintain consistent communication rhythms.
• Support workforce planning, including interviewing operator candidates, temporary manpower adjustments, and coordination with HR.
• Act as point person for disciplinary actions, performance reviews, and emergency response procedures.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Communication skills

Safety principles

5S

CI tools (8D, 5 Why)

Root-cause analysis

Prioritization under stress

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma required

Community college or bachelor’s degree preferred

Continuous Improvement training required

Six Sigma White or Green Belt preferred

Job description

Mattr, a leader in advanced material technologies and manufacturing, is seeking a Production Supervisor in the United States to lead the production team, ensure safety and quality, and drive throughput on a 12-hour shift rotation. The role requires coordinating with cross‑functional partners to meet schedule targets while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will mentor staff, manage daily operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives