Safety-focused Overnight Production Supervisor

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily plant operations, support the Booster/Balloons Manager, and uphold safety and service standards. This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, with responsibility for scheduling, inventory, and on-site leadership on the third shift.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year supervisory experience in manufacturing, experience in explosive or chemical manufacturing, and mechanical troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience in explosive or chemical manufacturing.
• Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company’s top priorities: Safety and Service in all decisions and actions.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Booster/Balloons Manager.
• Be on-call 24/7, available by phone and on-site as needed, including overtime.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team leaders and act as a trusted listener for employees.
• Manage inventory and ordering materials and products.
• Assist in creating, coordinating, and communicating the production schedule.
• Support tracking and reporting of production efficiencies.
• Complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation and temporary work instructions.
• Develop expertise in plant operations, systems, and products.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and contribute to effective solutions with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Explosive/chemical manufacturing

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Austin Powder in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily plant operations, support the Booster/Balloons Manager, and uphold safety and service standards. This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, with responsibility for scheduling, inventory, and on-site leadership on the third shift.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year supervisory experience in manufacturing, experience in explosive or chemical manufacturing, and mechanical troubleshooting