Production Supervisor
Benjamin Moore · Pell City, AL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Benjamin Moore (chemicals) in Pell City, AL. Utilizes 5S, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, SAP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $75k–$102k.
Median of the low and high ends of 350 live postings that list pay, out of 1246 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live production postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 80%
- ✓ Lean 23%
- EHS / safety 23%
- FDA / GMP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
· Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site. Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.
· Actively coaches and provides feedback to leads to support the ongoing growth and development of their leadership competencies.
· Supervise and provide assistance to department leads daily to support production activities.
· Manages employee issues such as attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes. Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.
· Works with department leads to regularly assess employee performance. Supervisor has responsibility for issuing appropriate corrective action. Shall include assessment of capabilities, results delivered, opportunities for improvement and development, and action plans to achieve desired outcomes.
· Engaging their teams to cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.
· Has fundamental knowledge of the department operations so can act as resource to troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and identify/implement improvements.
· Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
· Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department goals and activities.
· Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT
requirements
as needed to meet production demand requirements.
· Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding safety, quality, and work processes, etc. Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.
· Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed. Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.
· Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.
· Utilizes 5S, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
· Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous supervisor/manager experience (2+ years) in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Competency and confidence utilizing applicable computerized systems such as MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP.
Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location.
Climbing/descending stairs.
Occasional lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1 hour) throughout shift.
Pay Range
USD $86,900.00 - USD $111,300.00 /Yr.
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Overview
At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.
Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.
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