Production Supervisor (3rd shift)

PPG Industries, Inc; Oakwood (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc is looking for a Production Supervisor (3rd shift) to oversee production teams in Oak Creek, WI. The role requires strong supervisory skills and a safety-first approach. Candidates should have at least 3 years of production experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle. The position offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production management.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Administer supervisory responsibilities and documentation.
• Assign and prioritize work to the workforce.
• Maintain safety program and foster a safety-first culture.
• Optimize production workflow and staffing.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Safety program management

Workforce engagement

Education

HS Diploma required

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

As a Production Supervisor (3rd shift) working onsite in Oak Creek, WI, you will report to the Resin Operations Manager. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity of teams to ensure goals are met through the development of and adherence to standardized work. Through process discipline and building worker engagement, you will lead the assigned Production Area, ensuring a focus on safety, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.
• Assign and prioritize work to the unionized hourly workforce.
• Maintain the safety program and facilitate a "Safety First" culture to ensure a safe working environment.
• Manage production progress, including workflow optimization, staffing, and resource allocation; implement cost-saving measures and recovery strategies during changes.
• Collaborate with fellow supervisors and cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS personnel to solve problems.
• Utilize data to identify solutions and recommend actions.
• Facilitate and grow a culture of workforce engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in production, and previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment. Chemical or batch manufacturing preferred.
• Previous experience with ERP systems, Oracle preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, to bend, and stand or walk for long periods of time in a fast‑paced environment.

PPG offers equal opportunities to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of gender, pregnancy, race, color, religious or spiritual belief, religion, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.