Production Supervisor

Rangen Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellbeing time

10 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Rangen Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day plant operations, direct front-line staff, and partner with the Plant Manager to meet safety, quality, and production targets. You will plan, schedule, coach, and ensure compliance with company policies in a busy manufacturing environment.

This role offers a strong benefits program, room for advancement in a rapidly growing organization with a 100-year legacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; post-secondary education in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency and strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (forklift, JCB).

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of all facility operations personnel, including planning and scheduling of work for all operators, assigning work tasks, and managing vacations/overtime.
• Providing daily leadership through example, with timely communication, objective feedback, and coaching for continuous improvement.
• Coordinating manpower with the production schedule to meet training and safety goals.
• Maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing policies and leading by example.
• Performing daily workplace inspections and ensuring PPE and equipment are in good condition.

Skills

Front-line supervisor

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in related field preferred

Tools

Forklift

JCB

Computer proficiency

Job description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

Description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits!
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? In this role, you will have full access and exposure to senior and executive leadership!

If this sounds like a place that motivates you, With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and invite you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity. You will help us shape our future.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will assist in the planning, coordinating, and directing of day-to-day production operations, including manufacturing, raw material receiving, and product loading. This position will support the Plant Manager in achieving the site’s safety, quality, and production goals.

What You’ll Do

• Daily supervision of all facility operations personnel, including planning and scheduling of work for all operators, assigning work tasks, and managing employee’s vacation and overtime.
• Providing daily leadership through example, focusing on timely communication, objective feedback, clear work instructions, and coaching for continuous improvement.
• Coordinating manpower with the production schedule to ensure that training goals, including safety training and manufacturing cross-training, are met.
• Ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing adherence to company policies & procedures and leading by example.
• Performing daily workplace inspections, ensuring health & safety practices and procedures are being followed, and that equipment and PPE are being used and in good condition, following up on actions from inspections and audits.
• Working with the quality department to ensure that all quality goals are being met and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving customer manufacturing complaints.
• Ensuring that proper methods and procedures are being used, and that quality and production records are maintained according to company policies.
• Consulting in production schedule development and was responsible for safely meeting plant production targets, coordinating operator manpower accordingly.
• Observing and documenting process performance issues, assisting in the development of SOPs to optimize performance, and implementing changes.
• Coordinating with the plant maintenance to ensure that all maintenance is performed safely and promptly, ensuring that permitting and lock-out/tag-out policies are strictly followed.
• Managing raw material and finished goods inventories, coordinating with dispatch and the Plant Manager to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, production supplies, etc.
• Training on various processes to function as backup vacation coverage or to assist in providing training in the future.
• General knowledge of the lab. Being able to run PH and gravity tests.
• Running inventory reconciliations.
• Tracking inbound railcars/empties and raw material cars.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma required, post-secondary education in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency required, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (forklift, JCB, etc.).

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and to change direction as necessary.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic.

Rangen Group offers a rich and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, competitive PTO, Wellbeing Time, 10 company-paid holidays, and additional benefits designed to support you and your family.

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.