Production Supervisor

HEXPOL; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual variable bonus plan

Generous benefits package: Health, 401

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding Americas in Ohio seeks a Production Department Leader to oversee day-to-day production activities and ensure reliable equipment operation. The role focuses on second shift supervision, training, and delivering high-quality products to meet customer expectations.

You will drive safety, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives, while coaching associates, conducting reviews, and promoting lean practices across the site.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Three (3) years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of designated shift and act as technical resource to the shift.
• Rotation between shifts may occur, as needed.
• Ensure Associates are trained to meet job requirements.
• Direct and complete Associate performance reviews.
• Responsible for safety, on-time delivery, quality and continuous improvement on the shift.
• Verify daily labor times.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to reduce variance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing Principals across the organization.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; handle accident reports as needed.
• Ensure scheduling aligns with production and shipment needs.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects; travel to other locations/customers as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location

US-Ohio-Middlefield

Overview

To provide leadership to the Production Department and ensure the day-to-day execution of all production activities. To ensure consistent operation of all equipment and processes. To ensure the delivery of consistent services and products that meet all customer objectives and expectations.

Shift: 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supervision of designated shift and will act as technical resource to the shift.
• Rotation between shifts may occur, as needed.
• Ensure all Associates are trained to meet the requirements of their jobs.
• Direct and complete Associate performance reviews.
• Responsible for safety, on-time delivery, promoting and maintaining excellent quality through the process, Associate and process efficiency, continuous improvement initiatives and timeliness of all products produced on assigned shift.
• Verify all daily labor times.
• Participate in cross-functional teams as a production representative with the goal of reducing variance.
• Participate in, promote, and actively use Lean Manufacturing Principals throughout the organization.
• Initiate appropriate actions for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Assist in work-related accident reports and investigations, as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
• Responsible for all department scheduling to meet production and shipment schedules.
• Responsible for participating and engaging in continuous improvement projects across the organization.
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Five (5) years' production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Three (3) years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Excellent cooperation and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types in a supervisory role.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.

Additional Information

HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) is an essential early contributor to the global value chain responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of rubber compounding products and components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Sectors served include automotive and transportation; building and construction; consumer and healthcare; oil and gas; industrial; energy, wire and cable; and rollers.As a valued HEXPOL employee, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual variable bonus plan
• Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

HEXPOL Compounding Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

HEXPOL maintains a strict policy of not accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. We do not engage with agencies without a current, signed agreement in place. Any resume submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of HEXPOL with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees.