Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor - $80k - $90k- 3rd Shift Columbus, Ohio

A global leading industrial manufacturer are looking for a Production Supervisor to support operations at its Columbus, Ohio facility. This is a hands-on leadership role on the production floor, responsible for supervising hourly production employees, managing day-to-day production activities, and making sure safety, quality, and output targets are hit.

Benefits:

Up to 7% Quarterly bonus and 5% annual bonus

4% 401k Match + 3% Annual retirement contribution

Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Sheild, 3 options)

Free lunch Fridays

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Pay for Knowledge Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Schedule: 3rd shift, 7:00pm to 7:00am, rotating schedule of 36 to 48 hours per week.

What you'll be doing

Supervise, hire, and direct hourly personnel and manufacturing operations on your shift

Review production orders and schedules, making decisions based on product types, quantities, specifications, and logistics

Assign duties across the shift and make sure the production schedule is completed

Maintain a clean, safe work environment and conduct regular safety checks

Provide technical leadership: line setup and operation, metrics reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training

Handle attendance, vacation schedules, training records, and other admin tasks

Ensure optimum use of manpower and equipment for efficient workflow

Recognize, develop, and train the talents of all shift personnel, including on-the-job training for new starters

Act as lead for new Extruder Operator training

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Innovations to make sure all quality standards, testing, and metrics are administered and adhered to as required by VSI and the customer's expectations

Facilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reporting

Drive continuous improvement: 5S, scrap reduction, and quality initiatives

Lead projects that solve current business problems or contribute to long-term objectives

What we're looking for

Prior supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Plastic extrusion experience preferred

Experience supervising hourly production employees strongly preferred

Able to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety standards

Able to handle employee relations matters professionally and consistently

Basic computer skills, including email and production reporting systems

Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

Education and certifications

High school diploma or GED required

OSHA 30-hour certificate required within 1 year of starting

Green Belt participation and completion desired