Supv Production

Sun-Chemical; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cincinnati, OH to lead a team of hourly workers on a 4 on/4 off night shift (6pm-6:30am). You will train, plan, schedule, and direct production activities while ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls across the operation.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, enforcing plant regulations, managing labor relations, and driving continuous improvement using Lean tools. A 5+ year supervisory background in chemical processing is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising hourly production areas and personnel, preferably in a union environment and preferably in a chemical processing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills with the ability to accomplish routine goals yet react quickly to changing plant priorities.
• Strong influential, collaboration and situational leadership skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, manipulate, and interpret data.
• Able to use problem solving tools (Root Cause Analysis Tools: Pareto Chart, The 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Scatter Diagram, FMEA).
• Able to use lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools (VSM, OEE, RCA, PDCA/A3, 5-Why’s).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering or mechanical discipline

Responsibilities

• Optimize production results, during assigned shifts, through training and instruction to operators in safe chemical operating/handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate production records and reports as implemented by the appropriate site department managers.
• Ensure operator compliance with plant rules and regulations including all plant safety and housekeeping rules and handles employee discipline and employee grievances at the supervisor’s level.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the union contract, as appropriate, and keep the plant manager advised of potential or actual labor/union related problems.
• Assure equal opportunity for all aspects of development of personnel.
• Perform routine and/or special duties, as directed, while closely monitoring and controlling quality and meeting the production requirements for all equipment in his/her area of responsibility while maintaining close control of all overtime hours worked.
• Ensure that documentation of and that batches moving between departments is correct and complete, including all aspects of customer quality.
• Checks and approves the timecards of subordinates.
• Assist in departmental budget preparation and expense control.
• Conduct monthly departmental safety meeting and issue minutes, conduct required safety and housekeeping tours, complete accident reports, investigations, and environmental incident reports in a timely manner.
• Handle employee coaching/discipline and grievances

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in engineering or mechanical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID6875-Posted08/04/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.comorconnectwithusonLinkedInorTwitter

Job Title:Production Supervisor

Location:Cincinnati, OH - Chickering Ave

Shift:4on/4off Nights 6pm-630am

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Responsible for training, planning, scheduling, and directing the work of a group of hourly plant workers. This will include all aspects of safety, housekeeping, production, quality, and cost control in running the areas of responsibility effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Optimize production results, during assigned shifts, through training and instruction to operators in safe chemical operating/handling procedures, trouble shooting and correcting process difficulties and impediments in all aspects of the operation using ISO training and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate production records and reports as implemented by the appropriate site department managers.
• Ensure operator compliance with plant rules and regulations including all plant safety and housekeeping rules and handles employee discipline and employee grievances at the supervisor’s level.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the union contract, as appropriate, and keep the plant manager advised of potential or actual labor/union related problems.
• Assure equal opportunity for all aspects of development of personnel.
• Perform routine and/or special duties, as directed, while closely monitoring and controlling quality and meeting the production requirements for all equipment in his/her area of responsibility while maintaining close control of all overtime hours worked.
• Ensure that documentation of and that batches moving between departments is correct and complete, including all aspects of customer quality.
• Checks and approves the timecards of subordinates.
• Assist in departmental budget preparation and expense control.
• Conduct monthly departmental safety meeting and issue minutes, conduct required safety and housekeeping tours, complete accident reports, investigations, and environmental incident reports in a timely manner.
• Handle employee coaching/discipline and grievances

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising hourly production areas and personnel, preferably in a union environment and preferably in a chemical processing environment.
• Strong analytical skills as well as strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to accomplish routine goals yet react quickly to changing plant priorities.
• Strong influential, collaboration and situational leadership skills.
• Ability to read, analyze,, manipulate, and interpret data
• Able to use problem solving tools (Root Cause Analysis Tools for More Effective Problem-Solving: Pareto Chart, The 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Scatter Diagram, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA))
• Able to use lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools (VSM, OEE, RCA, PDCA/A3, 5- Why’s)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (mainly, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Passionate about driving performance improvements
• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering or mechanical discipline

BENEFITS

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.