Second-Shift Production Supervisor: Auto Coatings

PPG Industries; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k and retirement savings

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG Industries in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the second shift in automotive coatings manufacturing. You will supervise, coach, and develop operators while ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. The role requires strong communication with first and night shift teams and close coordination with Maintenance.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 9:30 pm–5:30 am with occasional overtime and weekend support. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising second‑shift manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of OSHA/EPA safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate second‑shift production activities (batching, mixing, filling, packaging).
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency to maximize output.
• Partner with first/night shift leadership for seamless handoff and communication.
• Supervise, coach and develop production operators and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback and address disciplinary issues.
• Maintain staffing levels and coordinate overtime to meet production demands.
• Foster accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper operation of mixers, pumps and filling lines.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Minimize downtime through proactive problem‑solving.
• Maintain production records, shift reports and KPI tracking.
• Communicate shift performance, issues and priorities to management.
• Ensure compliance with audits and regulatory documentation.
• Assign work to unionized hourly workforce and enforce processes.
• Support problem resolution with cross‑functional teams and payroll requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Safety Regulations

Data Analysis

Communication

ERP/MRP

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

PPG Industries in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the second shift in automotive coatings manufacturing. You will supervise, coach, and develop operators while ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. The role requires strong communication with first and night shift teams and close coordination with Maintenance.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 9:30 pm–5:30 am with occasional overtime and weekend support. Competitive benefits available.