Description:
We're looking for a Production Supervisor to lead a Day Shift team (6 AM-3 PM) at our Corhart Refractories facility in Buckhannon, WV. In this role, you will coach and develop a team of hourly employees, execute the production plan, drive problem-solving and continuous improvement, and ensure strong cross-shift communication. You'll partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning/Materials, and EHS to keep operations running safely and efficiently while building a culture of standard work, engagement, and ownership.
What You'll Do
- Lead shift start-ups and daily production meetings; align the team on priorities, review KPIs and action plans, and drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost results
- Execute the daily/weekly production plan by staffing appropriately, assigning work, setting priorities, and removing barriers to output and quality.
- Champion EHS compliance: enforce safe work practices, conduct observations/audits, ensure LOTO and other permit compliance (e.g., confined space), and lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions.
- Ensure products meet standards by partnering with Quality, supporting ISO systems, and responding quickly to defects with containment and root cause/corrective action.
- Drive continuous improvement (WCM/Lean/TPM/5S): maintain daily KPI reporting, lead problem-solving, and implement sustainable countermeasures through Kaizen and standard work.
- Partner with Maintenance to support autonomous maintenance, equipment care, and effective downtime escalation and recovery.
- Develop and lead people by ensuring appropriate training of employees, reinforcing work instructions/SOPs, coaching performance, recognizing wins, and addressing performance and conduct issues fairly and consistently.
- Support hiring and selection for hourly roles in partnership with HR; help build strong shift coverage and capability.
- Approve timecards and attendance in UKG and ensure pay practices align with company policies.
- Maintain strong cross-shift communication and accurate documentation to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support plant goals.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
What makes you stand out from the crowd?
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 1-3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of safe work practices, incident reporting/investigation, and shop-floor compliance expectations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, influence, and hold teams accountable.
- Must possess a proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
- Experience with SAP or other similar ERP system.
- Familiarity with ISO systems, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and/or Six Sigma methodologies.