Production Supervisor at Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Production Supervisor

We are seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is critical in meeting customer expectations, maintaining strong on-time delivery performance, and fostering a positive, safety-focused team culture.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing people, and are passionate about operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS regulations.
• Coach employees on safe work practices and lead by example.
• Identify and address at-risk conditions proactively.
• Conduct and support safety training for all production staff.

Production Planning & Execution

• Ensure production schedules are met to achieve high on-time delivery.
• Coordinate workflow and balance staffing to optimize efficiency.
• Lead effective WIP meetings to drive daily execution.

Communication & Team Engagement

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the production team.
• Encourage employee input and foster a collaborative environment.
• Liaise with management, suppliers, and customers as needed.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop production staff.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and address attendance or performance issues promptly and fairly.
• Recognize strong performance and promote a positive, results-driven culture.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and travelers.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to implement quality control systems.
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.

Equipment & Process Management

• Support maintenance activities and ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Identify potential equipment issues to prevent downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Support inventory control and material availability.
• Coordinate with Procurement on material needs.
• Monitor production costs, minimize waste, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Engineering Support (as applicable)

• Perform process engineering duties when skills and priorities align.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree or higher in a technical field preferred.
• 510 years of industry-related experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Diligence in following procedures, prioritizing, multiple tasks, and producing accurate, high quality, detailed results
• Well-organized, self-starter able to work independently while promoting a team-environment
• Outgoing personality with effective oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with internal and external customers alike
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Requires a professional command of English, including strong skills in reading, writing, presenting, participating in business meetings, and managing projects. Multi-lingual is preferred (Spanish)
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively when speaking to groups of customers, employees, and members of management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and comfortable working with computers, software applications, and internal systems.
• Experienced in the timekeeping processes, including reviewing and approving employee timesheets, managing overtime, and ensuring adherence to time and attendance policies.

Preferred

• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Confident communicator capable of addressing groups and engaging teams.
• Self-starter who works independently while fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable using software applications and internal systems.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time based on business needs.