Supervisor, Production 3rd Shift-Paint

About the Role

The Production Supervisor provides leadership to team leads and a team of hourly production employees, ensuring the team meets production targets safely, on time, and establishes quality standards. Location: South Chesterfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to team leaders and front‑line hourly production team members; ensure a safe work environment, define expectations, provide resources, coach/teach/train associates, ensure accountability, and provide feedback.
• Develop, implement, and audit daily standard work.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement; conduct root cause analysis and develop/implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain production schedule, meeting both quality and productivity requirements.
• Maintain good inventory control procedures for all raw materials required in the assignment department(s).
• Partner with supply chain, quality, shipping, and other departments to ensure the team meets production targets safely, on time, and to established quality standards.
• Ensure timely response to operational issues impacting customer expectations and project cycle‑time performance.
• Be knowledgeable of company policies and engage appropriate resources (HR, Safety, etc.) when required to handle issues that arise.
• Support, communicate, implement, sustain, and consistently enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Build and sustain good morale and attitudes among all reporting associates.
• Initiate requisitions for open positions.
• Interview and determine the best candidate for each position.
• Document associate skills and knowledge to create a skills matrix of employee training needs and accomplishments.
• Capture and analyze productivity data; understand through observation the causes of high and low productivity.
• Understand production requirements and direct resources appropriately to procure shipment items.
• Communicate decisions with data and documentation.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping in ADP for all assigned direct reports.
• Enforce safety rules, practices, and procedures to ensure safety of associates, buildings, grounds, and machinery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Two years’ experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact and work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

Desired Attributes

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Resourcefulness
• Directs Work Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Manages Conflict
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Builds Effective Teams
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Engagement
• Organizational Savvy
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays