Production Supervisor

JMJ Phillip Group; Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group, Kenton, Ohio, seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead a manufacturing shift, ensuring safe operations, productivity, and product quality. You will monitor processes, equipment, and staff while coordinating maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in manufacturing supervision; experience in chemical settings and unions is preferred, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing is a plus.
• Union experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient shift operations while ensuring employee safety, equipment protection, productivity, and quality.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, personnel, and resources to maintain workflow and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Maximize production efficiency by effectively utilizing equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs, minimizing downtime, and overseeing preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintain strong working relationships across departments and shifts while promoting teamwork and cooperation.
• Administer union workforce requirements in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, including overtime and call-in assignments.
• Stay current on manufacturing best practices, technologies, and industry standards through professional development and benchmarking.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Production scheduling

Continuous improvement

Union experience

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

A well-established specialty materials manufacturer is seeking a Shift Supervisor in the Kenton, Ohio area.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee safe, efficient shift operations while ensuring employee safety, equipment protection, productivity, and quality.
• Monitor production processes, equipment, personnel, and resources to maintain workflow and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Maximize production efficiency by effectively utilizing equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs, minimizing downtime, and overseeing preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintain strong working relationships across departments and shifts while promoting teamwork and cooperation.
• Administer union workforce requirements in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, including overtime and call-in assignments.
• Stay current on manufacturing best practices, technologies, and industry standards through professional development and benchmarking.

Candidates Must Have:

• 4+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in chemical manufacturing is a plus
• Union experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred