Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Production Supervisor – Solvent borne Plant

As a Production Supervisor in the Solvent borne Plant, you will directly manage hourly union associates on shift and coordinate all department activities with your shift supervisory teams. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will plan each day's work based on available personnel, equipment, and materials. The supervisor directs and controls the actual work process, which includes training employees, distributing work, and monitoring operations to ensure tasks are completed safely.

Our Solvent borne facility manufactures paint using a variety of chemical raw materials, blending pigments, resins, and additives in controlled production environments. Supervisors must be comfortable leading teams in a chemical‑processing setting where safety and adherence to standardized procedures are necessary.

11:15p – 7:15a

• Manage salary and hourly employees, including two salary supervisors and approximately ten hourly employees.
• Coordinate production activities within the department on all shifts, ensuring cross‑department needs are met and plant goals are achieved.
• Maintain frequent contact with Quality Assurance, Operations Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Ensure product quality specifications are met, raw materials are available, and equipment and facility maintenance is completed.
• Work with the team to implement changes in job methods, operational improvements, and safety practices.
• Support safety, TPM, and continuous improvement programs, including involvement in employee safety, training, and counseling/mentoring.
• Be present on the production floor at least 75% of the working day to provide hands‑on leadership, coaching, and real‑time problem solving.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Understanding of safety protocols and quality control measures.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and resource management.
• Experience managing processes, implementing process changes, resource planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with Lean Methodology, process improvement initiatives, and 5S practices.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.