Production Supervisor

Synthomer; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global bonus program

LTIP

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare coverage

Training & development

Job summary

Synthomer in Akron is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate and direct safe, efficient production of quality products on a 12-hour night shift. You will lead production and maintenance activities, optimize productivity, and drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve performance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and 1–3 years in manufacturing, with the ability to work 11pm–7am shifts and coach the team toward meeting safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability on manufacturing teams.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to work independently and with teams.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office.
• Ability to motivate and coach employees.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Willingness to work night shifts (11pm–7am).

Responsibilities

• Lead production and maintenance staff; set team goals.
• Enforce policies; hold team accountable.
• Serve as main safety contact for shift.
• Manage daily production schedule and bottlenecks.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to improve performance.
• Review production data in SAP and adjust as needed.
• Ensure productivity and quality data is collected.
• Set key performance measures and team objectives.
• Conduct regular safety and team meetings.
• Provide training using job skills verification process.
• Communicate critical information to shift personnel.
• Coordinate shift maintenance duties.
• Coach and discipline employees as needed.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SAP

Motivation

Manufacturing exp

Shift work

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor Akron

Shift is 12 hours, 8AM-8PM Mon-Wed.

Overview

This position will be responsible for coordinating and directing employees in the safe and efficient production of quality product in a cost effective manner that meets customer expectations. Specifically this position will be responsible for facilitating production and maintenance activities on shift to ensure that optimum performance levels are achieved in the areas of productivity, quality, housekeeping, and safety in accordance with management guidelines while creating and developing a team environment.

Job 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, counsel, motivate and discipline employees as necessary.
• Ensure product meets all quality standards.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Experience

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes