Production Supervisor - Night Shift

MATTR; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life, AD&D & long-term disability

Job summary

MATTR in Fairfield, Ohio is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily plant-floor operations and drive safety, quality and on-time production.

You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to meet schedules, coach Shift Leads, and pursue continuous improvement while upholding 5S standards. A supervisory background and safety knowledge are required.

This hands-on role is onsite with a 12-hour night shift, 2-2-3 schedule, including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; community college or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six Sigma White Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles and 5S standards.
• Knowledge of continuous-improvement methods, including 8D and 5 Why.
• Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and business partners.
• Ability to establish priorities, develop practical solutions, and act with urgency.
• Professionalism and steady performance when working under pressure.
• Sound judgment in root‑cause analysis, manufacturing troubleshooting, labor and equipment planning, employee coaching, and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift performance to meet throughput, scrap, run-rate, schedule adherence, and equipment utilization targets.
• Maintain HSE requirements across the production areas under supervision.
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality to resolve operating issues.
• Partner with Planning to address schedule requirements and material, equipment, or labor constraints.
• Participate in customer-complaint and non-conformance processes with production and Quality teams.
• Submit maintenance work orders and coordinate with Maintenance during preventive-maintenance cycles.
• Establish effective daily communication cadence through team meetings and shift direction.
• Coach and develop production employees and Shift Leads.
• Lead or participate in continuous-improvement initiatives while sustaining 5S standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety principles

5S standards

Root-cause analysis

Manufacturing troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

DSG-Canusa has been developing and producing high-quality heat shrink tubing, cold-applied accessories and heat shrink equipment for over 50 years. Driven by our long-term commitment to the research and development of outstanding materials, products and technologies, our mission is to lead the industry in manufacturing superior heat and cold shrink products that meet CGA, UL and other industry approved certifications. We proudly manufacture in Europe, North America, and China to provide strong regional and global supply chain options for our customers.

Location: Fairfield, Ohio
Business Unit: DSG-Canusa
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: C-Shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, including every other weekend

Impact of this Role

As Production Supervisor, you will provide daily leadership and longer-term direction for the production team, helping the facility achieve its operational goals. You will influence production performance, safety, product quality, schedule execution, employee development, and continuous improvement through hands‑on leadership and close partnership with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and HR.

Your decisions will directly affect key operating measures, including on‑time shipping, schedule adherence, scrap, overall equipment effectiveness, run rates, and labor utilization.

What Success Looks Like

• Lead shift performance to achieve throughput, scrap, run-rate, schedule‑adherence, and equipment‑utilization targets.
• Maintain HSE requirements across the employees and production areas under your supervision.
• Reinforce adherence to the Quality Management System and applicable Control Plans.
• Partner with Planning to address schedule requirements and make timely adjustments when materials, equipment, or labor constraints arise.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Quality to resolve operating issues.
• Participate in customer‑complaint and non‑conformance processes with the production and Quality teams.
• Submit maintenance work orders and coordinate with Maintenance during preventive‑maintenance cycles.
• Establish an effective daily communication cadence through team meetings and shift direction.
• Coach, guide, and develop production employees and Shift Leads.
• Lead or participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives while sustaining current 5S standards.
• Make sound decisions regarding staffing, schedule changes, manufacturing‑process issues, safety concerns, quality concerns, and production capacity.

What You Bring to the Role

• High school diploma required; community college or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six Sigma White Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles and 5S standards.
• Knowledge of continuous‑improvement methods, including 8D and 5 Why.
• Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and business partners.
• Ability to establish priorities, develop practical solutions, and act with urgency.
• Professionalism and steady performance when working under pressure.
• Sound judgment in root‑cause analysis, manufacturing troubleshooting, labor and equipment planning, employee coaching, and schedule management.
• A leadership approach grounded in team building, coaching, adaptability, collaboration, decision‑making, safety intervention, initiative, and constructive performance under pressure.

This is a hands‑on position that operates approximately 75% on the plant floor and 25% in an office environment.

Why Join Mattr

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping and travel through Blue365, LifeMart and more

WHAT MATTR OFFERS

• At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy
• We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs
• Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
• Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities
• Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs - including LinkedIn Learning access for all employees!
• Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment
• We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
• Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
• We’re working to create a better world. Join us!

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through brands offering engineered products, technology and solutions to support infrastructure projects & markets world-wide. Mattr brands: AmerCable, Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe and Xerxes. At Mattr, we have built a true team environment where all employees are empowered to contribute to the success of the company. We want you to join our team!