Production Supervisor

Benjamin Moore & Co.; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Moore & Co. in Pell City, AL is seeking a manufacturing supervisor/manager to streamline production, coach leads, and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, with responsibilities spanning staffing, performance management, and daily operation oversight.

Key duties include problem-solving, enforcing 5S/Lean methodologies, and upholding regulatory guidelines while guiding teams toward optimal production outcomes. Shift: M-F 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisor/manager experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Associate's degree is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and SAP.
• Ability to sit/stand, lift 10–75 lbs., climb stairs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be a decision maker and problem solver to maximize efficiency and manpower.
• Actively coaches and provides feedback to leads to support leadership development.
• Supervise and assist department leads daily to support production activities.
• Manage employee issues such as attendance, performance goals, and conduct; trigger corrective actions as needed.
• Engage teams to cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.
• Maintain readiness of department operations; troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
• Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
• Audit team work to ensure safety, quality, and productivity; report on department goals.
• Adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT to meet production demand.
• Train and coach on safety, quality, and work processes; pursue skill upgrades.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed; enforce 5S, Lean practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Excel

Outlook

Word

SAP

Job description

Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day.With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success.We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.

M-F 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site. Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.
• Actively coaches and provides feedback to leads to support the ongoing growth and development of their leadership competencies.
• Supervise and provide assistance to department leads daily to support production activities.
• Manages employee issues such as attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes. Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.
• Works with department leads to regularly assess employee performance. Supervisor has responsibility for issuing appropriate corrective action. Shall include assessment of capabilities, results delivered, opportunities for improvement and development, and action plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Engaging their teams to cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.
• Has fundamental knowledge of the department operations so can act as resource to troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and identify/implement improvements.
• Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
• Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department goals and activities.
• Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.
• Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding safety, quality, and work processes, etc. Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.
• Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed. Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.
• Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.
• Utilizes 5S, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor/manager experience (2+ years) in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Competency and confidence utilizing applicable computerized systems such as MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP.
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location.
• Climbing/descending stairs.
• Occasional lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1 hour) throughout shift.

Pay Range

USD $86,900.00 - USD $111,300.00 /Yr.