Production Supervisor
Location: Elyria, Ohio (860 Garden Street)
About the role
Join Dura‑Line, an Orbia Connectivity Solutions business, where we create solutions that connect people and information across the globe. As a leading global manufacturer of conduit products and accessories, Dura‑Line creates the pathways that power connectivity across a wide range of markets worldwide. Quality, safety, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do, with environmentally responsible practices embedded throughout our manufacturing processes. Be part of our shared mission with Orbia to Advance Life Around the World.
The experienced Production Supervisor is a critical position within our Plant Operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills to coach, mentor, and motivate their team while determining the best practices and implementing best practices on the shift. This is a hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground, engaging, and involved leadership role. The Production Supervisor will lead by example and ensure to hit targets (in order of priority) in safety, quality, service, cost, and production. Problem‑solving skills will be key in this role!
Schedule
Day Shift: 6:45 am–7:00 pm; Night Shift: 6:45 pm–7:00 am on a 2‑2‑3 rotation.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of daily operations such as staffing, quality control, and schedule adherence
- Hold the team accountable for following established procedures and conforming to conduct standards
- Be an enabler for the team to drive process improvements
- Ensure effective employee relations
- Balance quality, safety, morale, productivity, and cost to achieve positive results in all areas
- Responsible for the effective training, qualification, proficiency, and overall performance management of employees
- Build a team that is dedicated and committed to excellence, with open communication, where all team members have a voice
- Identify opportunities for improvements and speak up on the challenges and opportunities
Requirements
- Approximately 3–5+ years of production experience in manufacturing roles, with direct reports and shop‑floor accountability
- Experience with scrap management, safety behaviors, and quality controls increasing site efficiency, employee engagement, and turnover reduction
- Strong leadership skills, adaptability in a dynamic environment, and the ability to establish priorities with a sense of urgency
- Familiar with workforce scheduling, overtime management, and other labor deployment practices
- Excellent multi‑tasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines, demonstrating an ability to prioritize between what is urgent and what is important
- Hands