Production Supervisor

SOPREMA; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SOPREMA, a global leader in roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and building envelope solutions, is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Ohio manufacturing operations. The role oversees the manufacturing workforce, plans work assignments, and enforces safety and quality controls to meet production goals.

The position requires 3–5+ years of industrial supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of direct industrial management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing workforce and plan work assignments.
• Ensure production goals are met.
• Coordinate batch processes and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Provide a safe work environment and investigate injuries as needed.
• Communicate with management and HR on concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Inventory management

Computer proficiency

Job description

SOPREMA is a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and building envelope solutions. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, we have been delivering high-performance products for over 100 years. At SOPREMA, our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, develop their careers, and contribute to building a better future.

Join SOPREMA and become part of a global organization with a century of success and a commitment to continued growth and innovation.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the manufacturing workforce including planning and assigning work, production methods, operating procedures, working conditions, employee relations, and enforcing policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Assist in making employment decisions. Resolves employee issues through practical problem solving.
2. Ensures production goals are met.
3. Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager. Includes issuing batch codes, packaging reports, and checking date codes.
4. Provides a safe work environment and communicates safety first expectations. Responds to all injuries/accidents and conducts related investigations, documentation and follow-up.
5. Manages manufacturing job tasks, workflow, and machine set-up.
6. Ensures packaging meets standards.
7. Supervises product flow of finished goods to shipping.
8. Coordinates batch processes and ensures adherence to instructions and standards.
9. Remains in close communication with management and human resources to keep them apprised of any concerns.
10. Complies with all safety, health and regulatory compliance laws and policies.
11. Must communicate, collaborate, and work professional with individuals at all levels of the organization.
12. Other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 3 to 5 years or more of direct industrial management or supervisory experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. A demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others, including supervision of others. Understanding of OSHA requirements and safe work environment. Demonstrated ability to plan and think ahead in order to prepare action plans to achieve results. Knowledge of quality standards and inventory management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and have strong interpersonal and communications skills. Computer proficiency required.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands:

1. Position requires the physical capability to wear and safely utilize a respirator during certain essential functions.
2. Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds at times and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
3. Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.