Production Supervisor, Manufacturing

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry - such as PLEXIGLAS®, ACRYLITE® and LEXAN Film and Sheet. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheet and film for air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets.

**Job Summary**
In this role, you will support daily operations, including troubleshooting, increasing operational effectiveness and efficiency of production unit. Be responsible to ensure the plant provides maximum unit availability in a safe and economical manner by providing support to plant personnel using available resources, by interfacing/coordinating with Supply Chain and S4H data owner and by helping to identify employee development opportunities and participating in operator training/certifications.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Enforce and maintain all safety rules and regulations
- Make daily rounds to observe production operations and identify any hazards or issues
- Supervise production employees and enforce company policies
- Prepare and release process orders in accordance with the schedule in S4H
- Complete PI sheets & TECO process orders
- Maintain SharePoint reports - uptime/downtime, scrap reason codes
- Prepare weekly manpower schedule including OT requirements for shift coverage (while on day shift)
- Evaluate raw material availability and proactively address potential shortages
- Look for productivity and TCO opportunities to improve the site profitability
- Leverage continuous improvement tools to eliminate loss, optimize processes, and improve reliability
- Manage the department’s materials, machinery, and labor to meet run rate targets
- Assess job performance and provide open feedback
- Complete granulation process orders and consume WIP use

**Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (creating formulas, charts, and basic data analysis)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with various teams.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions quickly.
- Basic understanding of production processes and scheduling concepts

**Ideal Qualifications**
- 5-8 years of experience as an operator in polycarbonate extrusion manufacturing
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or related field
- Experience with SAP and APO planning modules
- Knowledge of make-to-order manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success in improving production efficiency.
- Experience with cycle counting and inventory management.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends for continuous improvement.

**Work Availability**
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
- We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion._
**Work Availability**

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday
- Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

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