Production Supervisor - Chemical Manufacturer (35848)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is sourcing a Production Engineer for a large international chemical manufacturer in the Troy, Ohio area. The role is full-time with multiple shifts, focusing on supervising production associates and driving continuous improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, a engineering degree preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills to operate in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years’ experience in production supervision or equivalent leadership in manufacturing.
• CPR/OSHA/First Aid certifications are a plus but not required.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership in a multicultural environment.
• Role involves manufacturing and warehousing; physical requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift production associates and participate in hiring and training; oversee performance reviews and timekeeping.
• Lead daily and weekly team meetings for associates and team leaders.
• Assist in production planning, scheduling, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements (OSHA, etc.).
• Coordinate with all shifts/departments to ensure timely completion, shipment, and delivery of products.
• Create production documentation and activity reports for upper management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

An international chemical manufacturing company is currently searching for an experienced Production Engineer to join their facility in the Troy, Ohio area. This is a full-time and direct hire position, with openings on multiple shifts available.

• Supervised of shift production associates; participate in the hiring and training process for new employees and oversee performance reviews, disciplinary measures, timekeeping, etc.
• Lead daily and weekly team meetings for associates and team / group leaders
• Production planning and scheduling, as well as assisting in production process improvements
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements (OSHA, etc.)
• Coordination with all shifts and departments to ensure accurate completion / shipment / delivery of products
• Creation of production documentation and activity reports for upper management
• Other duties as assigned

Production Supervisor Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field is preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• At least 1-3 years’ work experience in production supervision, or similar leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPR / OSHA / First Aid certifications is a plus but not required
• Good computer skills and familiarity and Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of continuous improvement processes
• Strong communication and leadership ability in a multicultural environment
• This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, lift in excess of 50 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.