Production Supervisor

Quaker Houghton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial process fluids is seeking a production supervisor to oversee operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage a team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in the chemical blending industry. Key responsibilities include leading 5S initiatives, communicating production issues, and directing personnel actions, all within a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years industrial experience in the chemical blending industry.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Background in ISO-9000.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees to ensure product manufacture meets standards.
• Implements departmental safety and EH&S programs.
• Monitors equipment and spare parts inventories.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S. Degree preferred

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Training

Job description

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

Supervises employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products or to perform other routine tasks such as 5S work within established timing, quality and cost standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Determines manufacturing priorities based on established weekly production schedules and makes daily assignments to specific compounders assuring raw materials are on site. Oversees production process and flow of finished goods into the appropriate containers.
• Leads the 5S and lean initiative on the production floor.
• Clearly communicates production issues and schedule to all levels of the organization.
• Implements departmental safety and EH&S programs to ensure the safety of employees working in the area.
• Directs all personnel related actions including training, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Collects data and reports on department metrics
• Completes analysis on production issues that affect safety and quality including near miss follow up and “right first time” via root cause analysis.
• Monitors and evaluates equipment and spare parts inventories.
• Orders necessary supplies and parts within budgetary guidelines
• Directs contractors on site, ensuring work is being done safely and efficiently in accordance with our EHS

Education, Experience & Skills:

• B.S. Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in the chemical blending industry required.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Background in ISO-9000.
• High level of initiative and responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Lean and or six sigma training.

Work Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The associate is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.

Physical Demands

Will be required to perform these functions:

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily
• Routinely required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear
• May be required to work in small spaces and high locations