Production Supervisor
Swagelok Company · Strongsville, OH
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 75+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Swagelok Company (industrial) in Strongsville, OH. Drives “Boundary Team” alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable.
- They ask for
- 75+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, CNC
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Ohio: typical posted base $74k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 66 production supervisor openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 64 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (75+ vs 5+)
Typical $74k–$97k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 91%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- EHS / safety 26%
- 5S 20%
- Union environment 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Swagelok Company in Strongsville
1 other open role at this site · 3 people we found in production roles at Swagelok Company.
- Operations Manager, 2nd shift · Production · Manager
Full description from Swagelok CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Provides direction and leadership for site manufacturing activities to achieve safety, cost, quality and delivery goals. Manages available resources and leads associates to perform all departmental tasks in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring a quality product is processed according to schedule. Ensures proper use of all Swagelok personnel systems and adherence to all regulatory
requirements
placed on the plant. Supports company operating plan along with Swagelok’s mission, vision and values
Required
- ✓High School Diploma
- ✓Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, utilizing MRP systems, data mining & report generation)
Requirements
- ✓Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- ✓Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- ✓May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
qualifications
will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will
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Shift: 2nd shift
City: Strongsville
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
Operational Cadence
- •Drives Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) Cadence to achieve operational excellence
- •Establish metrics & goals: visible and understood
- •Execute based on metrics (daily/weekly/monthly),
- •Daily management of escalation and problem solving, including support resources
- •Utilizing Capacity/Load targets, develop/execute staffing/scheduling plans, adjusting to a daily/weekly/monthly cadence
- •Drives “Boundary Team” alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable
Leadership
- •Demonstrate alignment of corporate mission, vision, values and strategies
- •Clearly owning & delivering messages, “connecting the dots” for associates
- •Demonstrate Engagement and Relationship Building Skills
- •Drive Change through Inspirational Leadership
- •Maintains fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
- •Resolve personnel issues or conflicts
- •Leads by example, following leader standard work to focus on in the moment priorities
Quality / Continuous Improvement
- •Drives Culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement
- •Quality plan adherence and Standard work discipline
- •Engagement of all associates in waste reduction education and activities
- •Utilizes Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team
Development of Self / Others
- •Develops associates through effective use of Hourly Workforce Development Plan
- •Develops plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
- •Coaches and mentors associates to help them achieve their career goals
- •Execute performance management process within guidelines of HR policies
- •Continuously develops self through additional training, continued education, and benchmarking opportunities.
- •As a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately escalate all Swagelok associate policies.
Approximate # of direct reports (if applicable) – 10-30 Direct Reports
Preferred
- +Bachelor's degree
- +Manufacturing experience (CNC, Conventional & Auxiliary equipment), or similar business experiences
- +Previous formal leadership roles or experiences
Critical Competencies
- •Communication Skills
- •Teamwork and Collaboration
- •Engagement and Relationship Building
- •Accountability both self and with associates
- •Agility in thinking and responding to situations
- •Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
Working Conditions and/or Physical
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