Foamhead Manufacturing Supervisor

Job-:
Production Leadership

Location:

Pensacola, FL, United States

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Brand:
Wayne Dalton Role Summary The Foamhead Supervisor owns the Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SPQDCC) performance of the Foamhead operation. This role leads Group Leaders or Team Leaders who guide front-line operators across first- and second-shift activities and ensures consistent execution of the ASD Lean Operating System. The Supervisor provides hands-on leadership for mechanical equipment and chemical-processing operations, including process monitoring, chemical handling and off-loading, equipment troubleshooting, material preparation, pressing, saw-house activities, and production flow.

The role drives daily management through visual controls, Leader Standard Work, shift communication, labor and time reporting, equipment and process discipline, and structured problem-solving. Success requires visible shop-floor leadership, strong mechanical aptitude, practical chemical-process knowledge, disciplined schedule execution, and active development of front-line leaders and operators.

Qualifications Qualifications
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Operations, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Chemical Process Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical and manufacturing experience accepted.
• Five or more years of manufacturing experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role; experience in Foamhead, polyurethane foam, chemical processing, continuous processing, or related manufacturing operations preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to lead troubleshooting of production equipment, pumps, piping, valves, presses, saws, material-delivery systems, and related mechanical components.
• Working knowledge of chemical-process control, safe chemical handling and off-loading, process parameters, material interactions, and response to chemical or process deviations.
• Proven ability to lead hourly teams, develop technical skills, and manage timekeeping and attendance processes.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements, quality systems, equipment reliability, process control, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, coaching, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos, ADP, or equivalent timekeeping systems, and ERP production-tracking tools.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, provide periodic second-shift coverage, respond to mechanical or chemical-process issues, and maintain regular shop-floor presence.

Responsibilities Core Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Daily Management
• Lead daily Foamhead operations and execute against SPQDCC targets across assigned shifts.
• Conduct shift start-up and end-of-shift meetings to review performance, priorities, process conditions, equipment status, constraints, and actions.
• Ensure effective shift handoffs that communicate production results, mechanical downtime, chemical-process concerns, safety risks, quality issues, and open actions.
• Maintain a visible shop-floor presence through Gemba walks, real-time coaching, equipment and process observation, and reinforcement of standard work.
• Translate strategic safety, quality, production, maintenance, and process priorities into daily execution.
2. People Leadership and Administration
• Directly manage and develop Foamhead Group Leaders or Team Leaders and build operator capability across press, Foamhead, saw-house, bar-preparation, and chemical off-load activities.
• Approve timekeeping, including regular hours, overtime, vacation, personal time, and sick time.
• Monitor attendance, address issues promptly, and maintain…