Supervisor

Air Comfort, Inc; Frazeysburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Disability (STD/LTD)

401(k) match

9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc in Ohio is seeking a Plant Supervisor to strengthen shift operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, schedules, and standards. This hands-on role spends roughly 95% of time working within manufacturing processes.

The supervisor will coach junior leaders, lead daily shift-start planning meetings, uphold OSHA safety standards, drive efficiency, sustain Lean initiatives, manage production reporting, and quickly resolve issues to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Efficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Safety knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and Coach: Direct role model and coach to junior leaders and production line team members, fostering ownership and accountability.
• Lead Daily Planning: Direct and facilitate daily shift-start planning meetings to align the team on production goals and safety priorities.
• Uphold Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA safety standards and ensure equipment is functioning safely.
• Drive Efficiency: Apply proactive methods to ensure efficient execution of production plans and maximize output.
• Sustain Improvement Initiatives: Lead Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to reduce waste and boost productivity.
• Performance Analysis: Collect and distribute production reports and metrics for real-time decisions.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Quickly address operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Optimize Resources: Control overtime, maintenance costs, and downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Plant Supervisor

Location: Frazeysburg, OH

Hourly Rate: Negotiable; Dependent upon experience

Schedule: 1st Shift Mon-Thursday 5:45am-4:45pm

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to strengthen shift operations regarding compliance with company policies, schedules, and relative operational standards. This is a direct hands‑on position which will commit 95% of time management working within the manufacturing processes.

The plant supervisor will coach / mentor (lead by example) junior leaders and ensure that production line team members are compliant with company policies and exceed manufacturing goals.

Plant supervisors are expected to apply strategic & proactive applications to ensure efficient execution of plans; to ensure that Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing efforts are sustained; to control and distribute production reporting information; and to lead daily shift‑start planning meetings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor and Coach: Serve as a direct role model and coach to our junior leaders and production line team members, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence.
• Lead Daily Planning: Direct and facilitate daily shift‑start planning meetings to align the team on production goals, safety priorities, and operational standards.
• Uphold Safety & Compliance: Champion a culture of safety by strictly enforcing company and OSHA safety standards, ensuring all equipment is functioning safely, and promptly addressing and reporting any malfunctions.

• Drive Efficiency: Apply strategic and proactive methodologies to ensure efficient execution of production plans and optimal output.
• Sustain Improvement Initiatives: Actively lead and sustain Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing efforts on the floor to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Performance Analysis: Collect, control, and accurately distribute essential production reports and performance metrics to inform real‑time decision‑making.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to maximize production flow and minimize costly downtime.
• Optimize Resources: Proactively control and minimize operational costs, including overtime labor, maintenance/repair expenses, product re‑work, and equipment downtime.

Ensure Quality: Utilize hands‑on experience with Ridge established ISO and IATF quality systems to maintain the highest level of product quality compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• 5 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Efficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and analysis

• Proven commitment to quality compliance and productivity
• Safety knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards for Lock Out, Mobile Equipment, Machine Guarding

Detail oriented, must be able to follow detailed work instructions, from start‑up to shut‑down, with precision.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Mechanical Aptitude (Preferred) Ability to identify basic thermal, electrical, and pneumatic equipment concerns.

Self‑motivated to accomplish goals and can make safe, effective, and timely decisions with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, as needed to support business demands.

Ergonomic Requirements

• Ability to Stand for Long Periods of Time
• Ability to Push, Pull, Lift, and/or carry up to 75lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits

Benefits Offered: Full medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability (STD/LTD), 401(k) match, 9 paid holidays, etc.

Real career paths plus tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing education.

A fun workplace featuring annual field days, monthly team meetings, local food trucks, and regular company events.