Production Supervisor at LATICRETE Bethany, CT
LATICRETE · Bethany, CT
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $80k–$85k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 65+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at LATICRETE (industrial) in Bethany, CT. Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
- They ask for
- 65+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Base pay
- $80k–$85k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $90k–$104k. This one lists $80k–$85k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 13 production supervisor openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live production postings in Connecticut.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (65+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 42%
- EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at LATICRETE
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Send a short, curious note
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- 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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 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.
Full description from LATICRETEAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
may be assigned, as necessary. Floor Supervision (35%): Review silo & raw materials levels ensuring we have the bulks needed for the shift. Review production schedule and communicate with the Planner if there are any issues or concerns. Walk the production lines ensuring employees have tools, work orders and are wearing proper PPE. Housekeeping (5%): Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning. Ensure dust collector drums are regularly emptied. Staging and Shift Handoff (5%): Lead shift meeting. Ensure team has prepared materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime. Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime and quality concerns. At the end of shift, prepare and communicate via email shift summary report. Quality Control (5%): Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas. Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed. Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications. Equipment & Materials (5%): Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs etc. Leadership (25%): Attend cross functional meetings as Production representative. Review and approve timecards and time off requests. Prioritize and allocate work: Delegate and allocate manageable goals to employees to support company priorities and drive results. Clearly define to team-members project
responsibilities
and performance expectations for long- and short-term work plans. Set clear priorities for team and individuals, including appropriate allocation of resources (time, money and people). Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team. Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant. Able to assist supervsior with workload balancing and provide direction to team. For shift without a supervisor they provide they are acting supervisor. Floor level escalation for team questions. Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues. Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety. Assess and Reward Performance: Provide team with timely, fair and measured performance assessments and feedback to foster growth. Provide reward and recognition for performance as appropriate. Address performance concerns and hold team accountable. Build Team Culture: Consistently hold employees accountable for upholding the organizations values. Proactively manage unhealthy conflict among employees and take steps to prevent escalation. Foster an open environment where employees feel able to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement. Communicate and Motivate: Communicate regular business updates. Convey information in a clear and timely manner. Listen carefully to the views and opinions of peers and colleagues. REQUIRED SKILLS &
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 5+ Years Plant experience. Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas. Able to read and interpret directions and order details. Able to communicate both in writing and verbally. Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience utilizing ERP system (preferably JD Edwards). Proven ability to learn new computer skills and programs. Education and Experience: Associate degree or equivalent work experience. Physical
Requirements
Must pass pre-employment physical. Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of pounds. Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds. Stand: Must be able to stand % of the day. Sitting: Must be able to sit % of the day. Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend % of the day. Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl % of the day. #LI-DS1 The hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation is based on experi
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