Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Röchling SE & Co. KG; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead hourly production staff and oversee safe, efficient, high-quality operations throughout the shift.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership, background in the automotive industry, and experience in fast-paced, high-volume production environments. Injection molding experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hourly production staff.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with high-volume, fast-paced production environments.
• Experience with plastic injection molding is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to production employees, including operators and quality staff.
• Ensure production schedule is executed safely and meets quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Assign employees based on requirements and staffing needs.
• Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
• Manage shift handovers and maintain accurate production records.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, scrap, quality, and safety, driving improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Automotive experience

Injection molding

Job description

Röchling Automotive is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor – 3rd 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.