Production Supervisor

Trylak; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Cleveland is looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and lead a team of 10-15 operators. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the manufacturing environment and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring production quality, mentoring team members, and coordinating equipment maintenance. This is a full-time position focused on safety and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production or operations experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as batching and mixing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring quality and schedules are met.
• Lead and mentor production team members to foster collaboration.
• Monitor equipment operation and coordinate preventive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Production process knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to join our industrial coatings company. In this role, you’ll combine leadership with active shop-floor involvement, spending time both overseeing daily production operations and working directly with the team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring schedules, output, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Lead, mentor, and support production team members (10–15 operators), fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Oversee mixing, batching, and packaging of coatings products, ensuring adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor equipment operation and coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Track and report production metrics (throughput, yields, downtime, scrap) while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, R&D, and Supply Chain to maintain product consistency and optimize workflows.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in handling chemical materials.
• Participate in process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production or operations experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (coatings, paints, adhesives preferred, but other chemical or process industries acceptable).
• Prior supervisory or lead experience with proven ability to manage and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as batching, mixing, blending, and packaging.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety, efficiency, and quality.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Management

Industries

• Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing