Production Supervisor - Packaging - Night Shift

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate USA, located in Pataskala, Ohio, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing in a 1.1M sq ft facility, ensuring KPI targets, safety, cost control, and timely problem resolution. You will coordinate schedules, staffing, training, and cross‑department communication to keep production on track.

The role requires 5–8 years in production management, strong lean and safety focus, ISO9001 and 6S knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant work experience.
• Requires 5-8 years’ experience in production management.
• Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
• Strong experience of productions safety and lean production required.
• Strong Knowledge of ISO9001 and work-floor 6S standard.
• Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, interpersonal communication ability, planning and execution ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Monitoring production activity, identifying process problems, troubleshooting causes and developing solutions.
• Suggesting improvements to improve efficiency and safety.
• Delivering or coordinating staff training and on-boarding new staff.
• Ensuring all safety policies and processes are followed.
• Tracking the achievement of production KPIs and communicating across departments.
• Managing workshop safety and implementing reward and punishment measures.
• Evaluating employee performance and driving teamwork improvements.
• Implementing and optimizing on-site 6S management and reducing costs.

Skills

Production management

Lean production

Safety compliance

ISO9001 knowledge

6S standard

Planning & execution

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

About Illuminate USA

Job Description Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

Production Supervisor Role

The Production Supervisor supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Other main responsibilities include:

• Coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Monitoring production activity, identifying process problems, troubleshooting causes and developing solutions.
• Suggesting improvements to improve efficiency and safety.
• Delivering or coordinating staff training and on-boarding new staff.
• Ensuring all safety policies and processes are followed.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tracking the achievement of production KPIs.
• Responsible for daily continuous tracking and timely and effective communication with other departments regarding unresolved issues raised by various departments, providing guidance to ensure that these issues are resolved.
• Responsible for managing the property and personal safety of workshop personnel, as well as implementing reward and punishment measures.
• Responsible for conducting daily assessments of shift supervisors and team leaders in the workshop, assigning improvement projects to each individual, and organizing weekly meetings to drive the progress of improvement projects.
• Responsible for collecting workshop KPI metrics, analyzing on-site management project indicators, and implementing targeted improvements.
• Responsible for objectively evaluating employee performance based on various indicators and continuously improving and enhancing teamwork efficiency.
• Responsible for implementing and continuously optimizing on-site 6S management, controlling defects, and reducing costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant work experience.
• Requires 5-8 years’ experience in production management.
• Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
• Strong experience of productions safety and lean production required.
• Strong Knowledge of ISO9001 and work-floor 6S standard.
• Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, interpersonal communication ability, planning and execution ability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years. This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!