The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing daily operations within their assigned department in a composite manufacturing environment. This role directly supervises Team Leaders and associates, ensuring production, safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently met. The Production Supervisor organizes workflows, communicates priorities, and fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. This position serves as the first-line leader for associates and reports directly to the Department Manager. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•  Supervise Team Leaders and associates, ensuring compliance with production schedules, work instructions, and safety requirements. 
•  Communicate daily production goals and priorities to Team Leaders and staff, adjusting workflow as needed to meet customer requirements. 
•  Monitor in-process quality checks, address issues, and escalate concerns to the Department Manager or Quality Control as necessary. 
•  Support problem-solving and troubleshooting of equipment and processes in collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams. 
•  Maintain accurate records of production, scrap, downtime, and safety incidents; prepare and submit required reports. 
•  Conduct performance management activities including coaching, evaluations, and disciplinary actions in alignment with company policy. 
•  Promote a safe work environment by enforcing PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and other safety standards. 
•  Foster teamwork, employee engagement, and skill development through training, mentoring, and effective communication. 
•  Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure smooth handoffs between shifts and departments. 
•  Monitor and achieve established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality standards, efficiency, and safety compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with company goals. 
•  Keep work area clean and organized to prevent safety hazards. 
•  Perform additional duties as assigned.  
•  Commitment to uphold Polygon’s Core Values: Safety, Deliver Quality, Initiative, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

EDUCATION & TRAINING 

•  High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSE) required. 
•  Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, or related field preferred. 
•  Additional training in supervision, leadership, or quality systems strongly preferred. 
•  3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 1-2 years in a leadership role (lead, trainer, or   supervisor). 
•  Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems. 
•  Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions. 
•  Experience in performance management, employee training, and workflow coordination. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

•  Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
•  Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. 
•  Ability to build relationships, foster teamwork, and hold associates accountable. 
•  Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. 
•   Frequently required to reach and use hands and arms continuously. 

Working Conditions 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is regularly required to sit, stand, climb, walk, use hands, and talk and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day.

 This is a 3rd Shift Position

1st Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm EST 

2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm EST 

3rd Shift: Sunday through Friday 11:00pm – 7:00am EST 

Hours and shifts may vary depending on needs of the department.