Production Supervisor

Job Title:
Production Supervisor
Location: Benton, KY
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Type: Exempt, Full Time

3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display, architectural and framing markets in North America, South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, and sales and marketing offices in Davidson, NC, our industry leading brands include: FOME-COR®, SINTRA®, GATOR®, DISPA®, DIBOND®, LUMEX® G and ALUCOBOND® PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group, which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland.

At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability, teamwork, trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in overall plant operations. This position takes full responsibility for a shift, including leading staff, meeting production and quality targets, and keeping production processes running smoothly. The Production Supervisor coordinates the daily activities of the production team to maximize productivity and efficiency while building a strong team environment, and maintains a safe workplace through proper training and communication.

• Model 3A's Core Values through personal conduct that demonstrates integrity, commitment, sound judgment, and courtesy toward co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Foster open, honest communication within the team, with other shifts, and across departments.
• Motivate team members to produce products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Champion safe work behaviors through personal example, consistent enforcement of safety rules and procedures, and regular safety audits of all assigned areas.
• Ensure all team members complete required safety training and attend scheduled safety meetings.

• Manage people-related responsibilities for the shift in partnership with Human Resources.
• Monitor and approve timekeeping records and vacation usage for all employees on shift.
• Ensure new hires are properly trained in good manufacturing practices, quality standards, and machine operation.
• Administer and document corrective action as needed, with input from the Production Manager and Human Resources Manager.

• Monitor product quality and, in partnership with the Operations and Quality teams, recommend stopping production when material is out of specification.
• Coordinate troubleshooting activities on the shift.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, including production, downtime, and incident reports.
• Partner with other shift supervisors to ensure effective shift handovers.

• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance, and process excellence.
• Partner with all departments to identify process improvements that eliminate waste, enhance safety, reduce cost, increase capacity and productivity, and improve the final product.

• 5+ years of experience as a supervisor or in a comparable leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree in Business Operations or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data tracking systems.
• Experience with ERP and scheduling systems; SAP experience a plus.
• Plastic extrusion experience highly desirable.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and…