Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.
Job Type: Full-time / On-site
Shift +
Hours:
2nd Shift – 2pm-10pm
As a Manufacturing Supervisor you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.
The Manufacturing Supervisor is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager. The Manufacturing Supervisor is accountable and responsible for managing departmental safety, development of Manufacturing Leads/Operators, and production. This position implements policies/procedures and ensures safe working conditions exist for Lubrizol employees. The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures that products are produced to the customer specifications and meet quality requirements.
Inthis role, you will:
- Maintain standards for housekeeping and safety.
- Promote safety and safety initiatives to ensure an incident‑free work environment.
- Monitor the daily production of Manufacturing Operators.
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and the manufacture of high‑quality products that conform to individual customer specifications.
- Monitor employee productivity, quality, teamwork, attendance and attention to detail. Complete timely employee performance reviews.
- Communicate effectively with employees to maintain a healthy and positive working environment.
- Regularly monitor order volume, perform capacity analysis and workforce adjustments to maximize labor utilization and output.
- Investigate non‑conformances and customer complaints regarding products and recommend permanent manufacturing improvements to correct and prevent recurrences.
- Monitor manufacturing of customer orders for timely shipment and workforce capacity analysis.
- Manage the performance of employee workforce through effective communication and timely performance management.
- Diagnose manufacturing problems and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Plan, promote and organize training activities related to product quality and Manufacturing Operators.
- Work with other departments to coordinate support activities to keep production operational.
- Implement and maintain 5S standards.
- Observe and promote Company standards and policies.
- Support and promote the three (3) Company Pillars:
People, Customers and Enterprise Operations. - Understand current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in medical device and clean room environments.
- Anticipate the need for materials and supplies required to maintain uninterrupted production for the current and subsequent shift and ensure restocking is accomplished in a timely manner.
- Direct supervision of up to 5 Production Leads
- Direct supervision of up to 100 Manufacturing Operators with the assistance of Production Leads.
- Successful completion of four‑years of high school, or equivalent, plus completion of two years of college or graduation from a two‑year technical college with an associate degree.
- Concentration in either manufacturing, operations, engineering, or business management.
- Five to seven years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Lean Manufacturing Green or Black Belt Certification preferred.
- Experience with data acquisition and mathematical analysis and conclusions. Use and knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
- Able to effectively make and present presentations in both large and small group settings.
- Experience supervising personnel in a manufacturing setting, including distribution of work, scheduling, training, answering questions related to work, problem solving, performance management and discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and…
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