Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

BlueScope•Middletown, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all production personnel and activities that occur during an operating shift. The Supervisor exercises decisions over the paint line hourly work force with respect to safety, environment, quality and production. The Supervisor is accountable for setting the standard for employee behavior and performance. He/she develops a positive team environment and is a strong advocate for teamwork and collaboration. The Supervisor handles the ongoing development of employees and a culture of continuous improvement. The Supervisor constructively interacts with production, quality, maintenance, engineering and customer service personnel to meet the needs of our customers and our business. The shift hours are from 1pm to 10pm

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred).
A minimum of five years of industrial work experience (10 years preferred).
A minimum of five years of supervisory work experience in a similar role (10 years preferred).
Experience with production tracking systems (e.g., MES, ERP).
Ability to analyze OEE, downtime, and scrap data to drive decisions.
Microsoft office proficiency with substantial Excel skills.
Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.
Collaborative Partner – Seeks to understand; shares knowledge; builds/uses diverse networks for greater impact; uses a range of skills and approaches to influence others.
Leader of People and Teams – Clarifies purpose; builds team identity and spirit; inspires team members to work together; is fair, transparent, and thoughtful about others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
10 years of industrial work experience preferred
10 years of supervisory work experience in a similar role preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the production process and serve as the first point of contact for management, employees, and operation issues. This includes start/stopping production activities due to safety, environmental, quality, reliability, or people issues.
Make product decisions based on quality/compliance.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis).
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and improve throughput.
Manage crew resourcing including training, vacation plans, call off coverage, and overtime.
Investigate incidents and enforce disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
Prepare shift reports and lead pre-shift/production meetings.
Capture delay/quality data including root cause analysis.
Proactively lead safety audits and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
Champion a safety-first culture through daily engagement and corrective action.
Collaborate with planning, logistics, and sales to ensure production aligns with customer delivery expectations.
Operate and maintain production equipment safely, including forklifts, cranes, and hand tools.
Support customer visits and audits as needed.