Production Superintendent

About the role

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material leader with some of the most iconic brands in the industry, including PLEXIGLAS and ACRYLITE for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products, and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films. With approximately 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we combine global scale with deep application expertise. We serve customers across air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, healthcare, security, lighting, and signage markets—delivering innovative sheet, film, and profile solutions that enable performance, safety, and design excellence.

The Production Supervisor – Sheet Extrusion & Multi-Functional Coating (MFC) is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within the Sheet Extrusion and MFC areas. This role directly supervises production employees, including Lead hands, Operators, Assistants, Utility employees, Coordinators, and MFC personnel. The Production Supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, employee development, and on-time production while ensuring operations meet company, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and weekly production activities for the Sheet Extrusion and Multi-Functional Coating (MFC) areas.
• Supervise, coach, and support production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and performance goals.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule operation of sheet extrusion and related manufacturing processes.
• Drive daily productivity, product quality, and process performance throughout the production area.
• Establish and support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to support production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, TPM, and 5S.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, management systems, and customer requirements.
• Oversee product and process quality inspections and ensure quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Manage work orders related to equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including logbooks and records of operational activities.
• Maintain and improve 5S, safety, Environmental/Safety/Process (ESP), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards within the assigned area.
• Support employee training, development, and competency requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and proficiency for industrial vehicles and specialty vehicles.
• Maintain current training and qualification requirements.
• Use SAP and Microsoft Office to support production, documentation, and operational activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of manufacturing supervision or leadership experience, preferably in a production or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading employees in a manufacturing department or production area.
• Ability to lead a team with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and employee performance.
• Experience with continuous improvement, OEE, 5S, TPM, safety, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of raw material specifications, product specifications, and customer requirements.
• Ability to achieve approximately 70% competency within 12 months and 90% competency within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Required training and certifications will be provided by Polyvantis or completed through site-specific training programs.

Skills

• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Understanding of ISO standards, RC14001, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and maintain production, quality, safety, and operational documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required industrial vehicle and specialty vehicle certifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) + Company Contribution: Save for your future with a 401(k) plan plus a employer retirement contribution.
• PPO Medical Plan: Blue Access PPO medical coverage with low copays and preventive care covered at 100% in-network.
• HSA + Company Contribution: Choose an HSA medical plan and Polyvantis contributes $300–$1,100 annually toward your HSA, depending on coverage level. Your HSA funds are yours to keep.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Basic Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage are provided at no cost to employees, helping provide financial protection when you need it most. Voluntary life and disability plans available for employee and family members.
• Dental + Vision: Dental and vision coverage is available, including