Production Supervisor

alkegen; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the production workforce on a rotating shift, driving safety, quality and productivity to meet manufacturing goals outlined by production schedules.

The role reports directly to the Operations Manager and supervises union plant operators, requiring strong leadership, communication and computer skills. Alkegen offers a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment with a commitment to safety and teamwork across global operations.

Qualifications

• High school degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and production planning/reporting software.
• Progressive leadership and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach front-line union plant operators to meet schedules.
• Direct the production workforce for shift toward productivity and quality objectives.
• Report production, material and manpower usage accurately daily.
• Maintain product integrity by enforcing specs and process controls.
• Promote teamwork and involve employees in decision making.
• Assign daily tasks, train staff for safety and efficiency.
• Recommend equipment/process improvements to increase productivity.
• Share information at regular meetings and address action items.
• Prepare the facility for weekly shutdowns and ensure readiness.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Technical computer skills

Leadership

Shift work

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

The Production Supervisor has the responsibility to lead, coordinate, improve performance for the activities of the production workforce, in a supervisory capacity to achieve manufacturing goals outlined by production schedules and departmental objectives. The Advisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment, achieving quality standards, promoting the team concept approach to managing, accurate reporting of daily production accomplishments and problems and consistent application of company/plant policies and procedures.

Reports directly to the Operations Manager. Supervises a team of union Plant Operators. Interfaces with all other plant management functions in normal conduct of duties.

Major Job Functions and Tasks

• Responsible for the proactive safety of their crew and all other personnel working on site during their shift.
• Assists, coaches and develops front line employees. Manage employee performance, attendance and behavior to company expectations. Manage corrective action, coaching and proactive employee communication to drive positive employee relations with but Union and non Union staff.
• Direct the production workforce for a given shift in the manufacture of ceramic fiber products toward specified schedules, productivity and quality objectives.
• Report production, material and manpower usage, equipment and process problems accurately and on a daily basis.
• Maintain product integrity by insuring compliance with established manufacturing and/or quality specifications through continuous process control techniques.
• Promote the teamwork approach among shift personnel and between functions. Maximize employee involvement in decision making.
• Maintain, assign daily tasks for the union work force to avoid repetitive physical activity and maintain job assignment equality. Train production team members to perform job requirements in a safe and effective manner.
• Recommend improvements and/or modifications to equipment and processes to increase productivity, minimize downtime and increase efficiency.
• Share information at regular meetings, discuss problems and opportunities.
• Perform periodic evaluations of team performance to achieve or exceed plan.
• Assist other branches in product testing and development and process improvement implementation.
• Act as member of Advisor Team in addressing and solving first line management problems and issues.
• Monitor personnel and equipment for unsafe conditions and actions. Act in accordance with all health, environmental and safety standards.
• Facilitate monthly safety meetings, follow up on employee suggestions and address action items in a timely manner.
• Prepare and secure the Tonawanda facility for weekly shutdowns. Open, prepare facility for production and occupation of production work force.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed

• High school degree required /Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3 - 5 Years' Supervisory Experience in manufacturing directly managing front line staff, union environments preferred
• Ability to work 12 hour, rotating Shifts
• Strong communication skills, ability to speak to all levels within an organization
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, production planning and reporting software, etc.
• Progressive Leadership and Change Management Skills

Compensation

$78,650.00 - $88,959.00

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our gro