Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

Vesuvius; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in molten metal flow engineering is seeking a Production Supervisor for their manufacturing facility in Cleveland, OH. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in lean manufacturing to oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing a unionized workforce.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Experience working in a unionized facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and ensure production schedules are met.
• Lead and motivate a team of production employees while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Support lean manufacturing principles and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Cleveland, OH manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and a background in lean manufacturing and process improvement. This role requires managing a unionized workforce while ensuring production goals, safety, and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management:

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency targets are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, downtime, scrap rates, and efficiency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality, and logistics, to resolve production challenges.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment, materials, and labor to maximize productivity.
  
  

Team Leadership & Employee Relations:

• Lead and motivate a team of production employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage a unionized workforce, ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Address performance issues, provide coaching and feedback, and assist with employee development.
• Maintain positive labor relations by promoting open communication and problem-solving.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing:

• Support and drive lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Participate in problem-solving activities, using root cause analysis to address recurring production issues.
  
  

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations.
• Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring all employees follow proper procedures and PPE requirements.
• Conduct safety training and audits to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Experience working in a unionized facility and understanding labor relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
  
  

Company Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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