Production Supervisor

Sun-Chemical; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long term disability

401(k)+match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a unionized hourly team in a 12-hour shift, day shift. You will oversee safety, quality, and cost control while coordinating with maintenance and plant leadership to meet production goals.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, lean manufacturing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced facility. Prior SAP and Foxboro knowledge is preferred. Exempt/full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience or 5+ years of onsite operations experience.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly and professionally express thoughts and ideas.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control shift activities of Production Department to meet goals and customer requirements.
• Support plant safety program, enforce safety regulations, provide safety training and report incidents.
• Ensure housekeeping and compliance with hazardous waste and hazard material identification systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

College Degree

Tools

SAP

Foxboro

Job description

Requisition ID7346-Posted11/06/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for training, planning, scheduling, and directing the work of a group of unionized hourly production workers. This includes all aspects of safety, housekeeping, quality, production, and cost control in running the production department effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Plan, organize and control the shift activities of the Production Department to meet or exceed departmental goals and customer requirements including manpower planning and the effective use of equipment.
• Support the plant safety program, including reviewing and enforcing all safety and health regulations, providing safety training and reporting on and investigating departmental safety concerns or incidents
• Ensure that good housekeeping practices are maintained in all areas of the plant
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste programs and hazard material identification systems
• Ensure that all employees are trained on, understand, and follow standard operating procedures and control systems.
• Optimize quality of product through process improvements, sampling and manufacturing techniques, raw material approval and work-off programs.
• Communicates special instructions to operators when required and enforces all plant rules and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Union Contract and handle complaints and counseling as required. Process personnel and payroll paperwork as required and keeps the plant leadership advised of any potential employee or labor relations problems.
• Handles coaching and disciplinary procedures and provides guidance regarding hiring, firing, or other position changes which are given substantial weight in the discussion with Plant Leadership or HR.
• Coordinate with maintenance on prioritizing planned and unplanned work on production equipment
• Document and report on equipment utilization including filter usage, department productivity and overtime performance.
• Report and discuss any manufacturing or delivery problems with the Production Manager.
• Follows DOT and OSHA regulations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience or 5+ years of onsite operations experience
• Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly and professionally express thoughts and ideas
• Flexible, change-agent individual with strong analytical, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement skills.
• Flexible and willing to work 12 hr shifts, rotating days of the week and cover for other supervisors when needed including holidays.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to accomplish routine goals yet react quickly to changing plant priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong influence, collaboration and situational leadership skills are critical to the success of this person.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.
• Ability to work on other shifts as needed when supervisory coverage is required

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College Degree
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in chemical, petroleum, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience working in or with a unionized workforce
• Knowledge/experience with SAP and Foxboro operating systems

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Full Time / Exempt / 12-hour Shift / Day Shift

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS :

3-5

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance.

Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• life insurance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.