Production Supervisor
About the Company
Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. Vitro’s glass products can be found in iconic vehicles, buildings, homes, and billions of glass containers produced annually. With over 14,000 employees worldwide, Vitro has expanded its global footprint and leads the industries it operates in. The company redefines the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for customers and communities, shaping the future of how we move, build, and live.
About the Role
Vitro Meadville is seeking a Shift Supervisor to direct and supervise activities on their assigned shift and respective line operations. The role focuses on meeting plant objectives for safety, housekeeping, quality, productivity, cost, customer requirements, and employee relations. The Shift Supervisor must use discretionary judgment to address product deviations while considering operating restrictions, costs, and customer needs. The position requires ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees, recommending safety improvements, enforcing safety rules, and conducting safety meetings. This is a rotating shift position that alternates between nightshift and dayshift.
Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with Vitro safety standards to prevent serious injury and maintain a safe, healthy work environment for all employees.
- Provide prompt and effective supervision to production departments to support the attainment of plant production goals.
- Coordinate manpower scheduling for the assigned area.
- Conduct effective evaluations, counseling, and training while providing equal opportunity for all personnel to maximize individual development.
- Provide leadership to meet the plant’s outgoing quality goals through appropriate quality programs.
- Enforce company policies using the progressive discipline structure.