Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Röchling SE & Co. KG; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead hourly production staff and drive safe, efficient operations across the shift. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, meeting schedule, quality and productivity targets, and strong engagement with EHS and 5S standards.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced automotive environment, with a focus on Kaizen and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators, setters, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and other shift personnel.
• Ensure the daily production schedule is executed while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Assign employees based on production requirements, qualifications, and staffing needs.
• Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for employee, production, quality, and operational issues.
• Monitor key production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, and safety performance, and drive appropriate improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Maintain employee training matrices and coordinate required training and development activities.
• Coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support employee appraisal and development discussions.
• Promote 5S standards and maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Support KVP/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Coordinate short-term maintenance and quality activities to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Foster a positive team culture based on accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Röchling Automotive is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift to join our team in Akron, OH. This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for overseeing production activities, leading hourly employees, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations throughout the shift.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing leadership experience, a background in the automotive industry, and experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. Experience with plastic injection molding is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators, setters, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and other shift personnel.
• Ensure the daily production schedule is executed while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Assign employees based on production requirements, qualifications, and staffing needs.
• Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short‑term workforce planning.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for employee, production, quality, and operational issues.
• Monitor key production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, and safety performance, and drive appropriate improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Maintain employee training matrices and coordinate required training and development activities.
• Coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support employee appraisal and development discussions.
• Promote 5S standards and maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Support KVP/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Coordinate short‑term maintenance and quality activities to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Foster a positive team culture based on accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.