Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead our manufacturing team and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will plan material flow, schedule labor, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement using LEAN principles. This onsite role requires strong teamwork and a focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; bachelor's preferred; 3 years production experience in a production environment.
• LEAN manufacturing principles experience.
• Strong reading, writing, and basic math; ability to use standard computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team; provide coaching and direction.
• Plan materials flow and schedule labor and equipment to meet orders.
• Foster relationships to drive problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Interface with maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting, HR and R&D.
• Write SOPs and train staff; ensure safety, quality, and cost control.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

## Production Supervisor 1st shiftApply: US - Hamilton, Ohio: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR101573# Company OverviewSynergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.# Your Role in Synergy's SuccessPosition Summary: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor manages a team and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the company policies; responsibilities include directing workflow to meet customer orders.# How You Will ContributeHours: 10:00P-6:30A, Sunday through Friday***Roles and Responsibilities:******Perform first level leadership providing support, coaching and direction to the manufacturing team.**** Plan the flow of materials through the department and analyzes production work orders to assign labor and create equipment operating schedules that meet both internal and external needs.* Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment of problem solving and continuous improvement utilizing LEAN Manufacturing principles. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency in the production department.* Facilitate effective sharing of information across production teams, planning, maintenance, and warehouse and customer service to ensure customer deadlines are met.* Interview, hire, and train employees through appraising performance.* Working with ERP system to ensure scheduled orders are completed and inventory issues are resolved, including cycle counts.* Ensure policies and procedures are being followed in a consistent manner.* Analyzes and resolves work problems and coaches employees in solving work problems to exceed metrics in safety, quality, and customer service and cost management.* Maintains time and production records.* Reward and discipline employees and address safety issues, quality issues or complaints.* Report production, safety or quality incidents and downtime daily.* Write procedures and SOP's and is instrumental in the implementation and training of the procedures, both new and existing.* Responsible for quality and quantity of production output, and employee training and skills assessment/development.* Interface in collaboration with maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting, H.R and R&D departments.* Work with Plant Manager and other departments on improvement or capital projects.* Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.***Qualifications & Skills Required:**** High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or related field preferred, and 3 years production experience in a production environment desirable (food manufacturing experience strongly preferred); or related equivalent combination of education and experience.* Practical experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.* General computer Skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.). Ability to learn and use new applications as necessary.### Salary Range: $85,000 – 115,000### ### ### The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.### ### For more information on our benefits click here.### ### Department: Operations### Location: Hamilton, Ohio### Work Arrangement: Onsite### Reporting To: Plant Manager