Production Supervisor
The Production Supervision and responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent execution of daily operations within their assigned area. This role ensures production, warehouse, or processing activities are performed in accordance with safety standards, quality requirements, and operational expectations while meeting cost, delivery, and performance targets.
The Production Supervisor serves as the primary link between management and front-line employees, driving accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement at the shift and area level.
Reporting to: Manufacturing Manager
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day shift operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
Enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and 6S standards across assigned areas.
Execute daily production or operational plans and ensure schedule adherence.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take immediate corrective action when targets are missed.
Ensure standard work, procedures, and work instructions are followed.
Coordinate staffing, job assignments, and coverage to meet operational needs.
Identify issues, escalate risks, and support timely problem resolution.
Lead shift handovers, toolbox talks, and daily accountability meetings.
Support continuous improvement activities and sustain implemented improvements.
Train, coach, and develop operators to improve performance and skill levels.
Competencies & Behavioral Expectations
1. Safety & Compliance Leadership
Competencies
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Understands and enforces safety procedures and work rules.
Behavioral Expectations
Leads by example by following all safety requirements and wearing required PPE.
Stops work immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
Conducts safety observations, audits, and toolbox talks.
Ensures incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported and addressed.
2. Operational Execution & Discipline
Competencies
Executes daily operational plans with consistency and discipline.
Maintains control of processes and resources during the shift.
Behavioral Expectations
Assigns work clearly and confirms understanding.
Tracks progress against plan and adjusts as needed.
Maintains strong shift cadence and task follow-up.
Ensures accurate completion of production, inventory, and operational records.
3. Quality Focus
Competencies
Understands quality requirements and process controls.
Ensures products and processes meet specifications.
Behavioral Expectations
Reinforces Right First Time expectations.
Performs and verifies required quality checks.
Initiates containment and escalation for quality issues.
Ensures procedures and standard work are followed.
4. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Competencies
Applies basic problem-solving methods to daily issues.
Identifies waste, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Behavioral Expectations
Leads first-level root cause reviews for recurring issues.
Implements corrective actions within area of control.
Supports A3, kaizen, and improvement initiatives.
Sustains improvements through standard work and follow-up.
5. People Leadership & Engagement
Competencies
Leads and motivates front-line employees.
Builds accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
Behavioral Expectations
Sets clear expectations for behavior and performance.
Provides daily coaching, feedback, and recognition.
Addresses performance and conduct issues promptly.
Supports training, cross-training, and skill development.
6. Communication & Escalation
Competencies
Communicates clearly and effectively across shifts and functions.
Escalates issues appropriately and timely.
Behavioral Expectations
Conducts effective shift handovers.
Communicates changes, priorities, and expectations clearly.
Escalates safety, quality, staffing, or equipment risks immediately.
Provides accurate updates to management.
7. Accountability & Ownership
Competencies
Takes ownership of shift performance and outcomes.
Demonstrates reliability and follow-through.
Behavioral Expectations
Owns missed targets and drives corrective actions.
Ensures assigned actions are completed on time.
Holds team members accountable to standards and commitments.
Models company values and expected behaviors.
Role Expectations
Be present on the floor and actively engaged with the team.
Lead with integrity, safety, and accountability.
Support management initiatives and plant priorities.
Serve as a role model for company values and behaviors.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
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