Floor Supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

The Floor Supervisor leads day-to-day operations on the paint manufacturing floor, directing production associates through batching, mixing, tinting, filling, labeling, and packaging to deliver finished product that is safe, on spec, and on schedule. This role is the first line of accountability for safety in an environment that handles pigments, resins, and other hazardous materials. The Floor Supervisor translates the production schedule into shift assignments, enforces quality and environmental requirements, develops the crew, and works closely with Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse/Shipping, and the Plant Manager to meet output, quality, and cost targets.

• Lead a safety-first culture; conduct pre-shift safety huddles and routine floor walks to identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
• Enforce OSHA requirements and company safety programs, including Hazard Communication (GHS labeling and Safety Data Sheets), PPE and respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and powered industrial truck (forklift) safety.
• Oversee spill prevention and response and the proper segregation, labeling, and storage of non-hazardous.
• Investigate incidents and near misses promptly, complete required documentation, and implement corrective actions.

• Execute the daily and weekly production schedule; assign crews, equipment, and priorities to meet order due dates.
• Direct and monitor batching operations - raw material weighing and charging, high-speed dispersion, let-down, tinting and adjustment - according to formulas and batch tickets.
• Oversee filling, labeling and packaging lines to ensure correct fill weights, accurate labels and lot codes, and proper palletizing.
• Coordinate batch changeovers and equipment/tank cleanouts to minimize downtime, cross-contamination, and waste.
• Monitor output against targets throughout the shift; identify bottlenecks and adjust staffing or sequencing to recover.
• Complete accurate production records, batch documentation, and shift reports, and communicate a clear handoff to the next shift.

• Partner with Quality Control to ensure every batch meets specification (e.g., viscosity, weight per gallon, fineness of grind, color match, gloss) before it is released for filling.
• Enforce adherence to formulas, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming material; support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues and customer complaints.
• Maintain lot traceability for raw materials and finished goods.

• Supervise, schedule, and direct production associates; manage attendance, time records, overtime, and time-off requests.
• Train and cross-train employees on equipment, SOPs, quality standards, and safety procedures; maintain a skills matrix for the crew.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and administer corrective action consistently and in partnership with Human Resources.
• Resolve employee concerns fairly and promptly, and elevate issues to the Plant Manager or HR as appropriate.

• Ensure equipment (disperse rs, mixers, mills, tanks, pumps, fillers, scales, forklifts) is operated correctly and inspected before use; report malfunctions and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with the Maintenance team.
• Verify that scales and measuring devices are calibrated and in good working order.
• Monitor raw material, packaging, and work-in-process levels; communicate shortages to Purchasing/Planning in time to avoid production delays.
• Support accurate inventory transactions and cycle counts in the ERP/inventory…