Production Superintendent
polyvantis · Sanford, ME
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at polyvantis (industrial) in Sanford, ME. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, OEE, Extrusion, Painting / coating, SAP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Maine plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 804 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$101k, from 183 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- Lean 33%
- ✓ 5S 22%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, OEE, Extrusion, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at polyvantis
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: polyvantis in Sanford
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
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Job summary
The Production Supervisor – Sheet Extrusion & Multi-Functional Coating (MFC) is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within the Sheet Extrusion and MFC areas. This role directly supervises production employees, including Lead hands, Operators, Assistants, Utility employees, Coordinators, and MFC personnel. The Production Supervisor is responsible for **safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, employee development, and on-time production** while ensuring operations meet company, regulatory, and customer requirements.
responsibilities
as assigned by the Manager.
Education
- ✓Four-year college degree required
- ✓Required training and certifications will be provided by Polyvantis or completed through site-specific training programs.
INVESTING IN OUR EMPLOYEES – What we have to offer!
- ✓401(k) + Company Contribution: Save for your future with a 401(k) plan plus a employer retirement contribution.
- ✓PPO Medical Plan: Blue Access PPO medical coverage with low copays and preventive care covered at 100% in-network.
- ✓HSA + Company Contribution: Choose an HSA medical plan and Polyvantis contributes $3
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Production Superintendent
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City
Sanford
State
ME
Location
Sanford, ME, US, 04073
Company
polyvantis
Career Level
Professionals
Production Superintendent
Who we are
POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material leader with some of the most iconic brands in the industry, including PLEXIGLAS and ACRYLITE for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products, and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films.
With approximately 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we combine global scale with deep application expertise. We serve customers across air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, healthcare, security, lighting, and signage markets—delivering innovative sheet, film, and profile solutions that enable performance, safety, and design excellence.
How you’ll make an impact
- •Lead daily and weekly production activities for the Sheet Extrusion and Multi-Functional Coating (MFC) areas.
- •Supervise, coach, and support production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and performance goals.
- •Ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule operation of sheet extrusion and related manufacturing processes.
- •Drive daily productivity, product quality, and process performance throughout the production area.
- •Establish and support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to support production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- •Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, TPM, and 5S
- •Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, management systems, and customer requirements.
- •Oversee product and process quality inspections and ensure quality standards are consistently maintained.
- •Manage work orders related to equipment repairs and maintenance.
- •Maintain accurate production documentation, including logbooks and records of operational activities.
- •Maintain and improve 5S, safety, Environmental/Safety/Process (ESP), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards within the assigned area.
- •Support employee training, development, and competency requirements.
- •Maintain required certifications and proficiency for industrial vehicles and specialty vehicles.
- •Maintain current training and qualification requirements.
- •Use **SAP and Microsoft Office** to support production, documentation, and operational activities.
- •Perform other duties and
What you’ll bring
- •0–5 years of manufacturing supervision or leadership experience, preferably in a production or process manufacturing environment.
- •Experience leading employees in a manufacturing department or production area.
- •Ability to lead a team with minimal direct supervision.
- •Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and employee performance.
- •Experience with **continuous improvement, OEE, 5S, TPM, safety, and quality systems.
- •Knowledge of raw material specifications, product specifications, and customer requirements.
- •Ability to achieve approximately 70% competency within 12 months and 90% competency within 24 months.
Technical Skills
- •Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office
- •Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
- •Understanding of ISO standards, RC14001, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- •Ability to interpret and maintain production, quality, safety, and operational documentation.
- •Ability to obtain and maintain required industrial vehicle and specialty vehicle certifications.