Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift - $2,500 Sign On Bonus Job

The Arkema Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves direct supervision of production personnel, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fostering a safe and efficient workplace. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your contributions will help shape the future of materials and processes. If you thrive on challenges and seek to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing supervision or leadership role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of production personnel and job assignments.
• Ensure production plan adherence and manage safety protocols.

Skills

Manufacturing Supervision

Conflict Resolution

Continuous Improvement

Material Planning

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Business

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Location: Louisville, KY, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Production / Operations

Posting Date: Apr 15, 2025

Job Description

Division: Bostik

Reports to: Production Manager

Operators and leads report to the Production Supervisor

Job dimensions

• Works with Planner/Scheduler to produce production plan that meets customer requirements and allocates plant resources to meet the production plan.
• Direct supervision of production personnel including job assignments, training, discipline, attendance.
• Ensures process record accuracy before submittal for entry into SAP.
• Actively promotes plant safety improvement and programs including 5S, BBS, Pure Safety, Safety Zone, Smart Cards, Care Cards, SWAT Cards, and operator safety checklists.
• Support Continuous Improvement through shop floor use of problem solving tools and Kaizen participation.
• Manage purchasing, as authorized, to meet budget.
• Leads on-floor implementation of site initiatives.

Activities

• Practice and enforce safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations.
• Ensure all materials for production are available to the production line. If not, make arrangements to provide them.
• Adjust distribution of workforce as needed to meet production demand or fill in for absence only if essential.
• Make regular rounds of production floor to identify and correct issues and potential safety, quality, and production issues proactively.
• Participates in daily Walk Abouts and reports progress, along with oversight until completion.
• Communicate to maintenance mechanical issues through the work order system, or other plant specific method, and work with maintenance supervisor to schedule repairs.
• Lead manufacturing team in daily continuous improvement of safety, quality and productivity.
• Ensure production floor KPI’s are tracked daily, and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
• Use team-oriented problem solving to identify and eliminate root causes of safety, quality and production concerns using A3, B3 and 5W/2H problem solving tools.
• Coach, train, develop, evaluate and recommend wage adjustments for production team members.
• Actively participate in the hiring process of plant personnel.
• Maintain full compliance and support for overall company policies, procedures and practices.
• Complete and ensure production team adheres to site-wide 5S Program.
• Audit production documents (Product Formulas) to ensure documents are complete and accurate.

Context and environment

• The job is 15% on the shop floor working directly with production employees, 85% administrative duties.

Accountabilities

• Production team adherence to Bostik safety policy and procedures.
• Ensure production team follows process work instructions to ensure quality of production.
• Completion of the production plan daily.

Qualifications / experience required

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in supervision or leadership role.
• Associate degree in Business, Industrial Operations Management, Engineering, related technical discipline, or significant progress towards degree with estimated completion date. Candidates with significant work experience which is equivalent to these degree requirements may also be considered.
• Knowledge of all aspects of manufacturing (production, logistics, maintenance).
• Working knowledge of all Quality standards.
• Material planning experience.
• QMS or related education in Lean, 6 Sigma and Theory of Constraints preferred.
• Continuous Improvement and 5S experience preferred.
• OSHA training preferred.
• Advanced skill level in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven record in resolving conflict.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.