Production Supervior

Materion; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards. You will coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, and workflow to keep the plant running smoothly while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role collaborates with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Planning; participates in technical meetings, conducts performance reviews, and ensures safe work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in production supervisory or technical leadership preferred.
• Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule casting production to meet operational goals.
• Plan and coordinate employee vacations, call-offs, and weekend overtime coverage.
• Order necessary supplies for plant operations.
• Manage inventory movements for all cast orders using SAP system.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Planning departments to ensure product and process compliance.
• Partner with HR on employee relations matters and assist in hiring plant operators.
• Conduct performance reviews for plant employees and maintain training records.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Excited to grow your career? The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company quality standards. This role coordinates personnel, materials, equipment, and workflow to maintain smooth plant operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to:

Production & Scheduling

• Schedule casting production to meet operational goals.
• Plan and coordinate employee vacations, call-offs, and weekend overtime coverage.

Materials & Inventory

• Order necessary supplies for plant operations.
• Manage inventory movements for all cast orders using SAP system.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Planning departments to ensure product and process compliance.
• Partner with HR on employee relations matters and assist in hiring plant operators.

Employee Management & Development

• Conduct performance reviews for plant employees.
• Maintain records for employee training and personal documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote safe work practices and communicate incidents to staff promptly.
• Utilize Ideagen software to track incidents, action items, and tasks.

Administration & Accountability

• Approve employee timecards.
• Be available for plant-related emergencies or calls at all hours.

Continuous Improvement

• Participating in technical meetings focused on process improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years in production supervisory experience or technical leadership role preferred.
• Microsoft Office SAP experience preferred.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion's Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.

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